Trump approves California disaster declaration as firefighters battle flames in Ventura and San Diego counties

LOS ANGELES — Wildfires fanned by sustained Santa Ana winds continued to wreak havoc across Southern California on Friday as blazes in San Diego and Ventura counties destroyed more than 500 structures, sent more than 120,000 people fleeing for their lives and left thousands without power. In northern San Diego County, the Lilac fire continued to…