Voracious wildfire claims a life, leaves thousands in dark

SANTA PAULA, Calif. -- Ferocious winds in Southern California have whipped up an explosive wildfire, doubling its size, forcing the evacuation of thousands of homes and knocking out power to thousands more.The Ventura County Fire Department confirmed late Monday night that one death was associated with the menacing Thomas Fire; a person killed in a vehicle accident blamed on the blaze.Fire officials say the fire broke out Monday east of Santa Paula, which is about 60 miles northwest of downtown