Incident Update South Fire

Date:
12/09/2023
Time:
6:57 PM

Incident Facts

Name
South Fire
Start Date/Time
2023-12-09
Incident Status
Active
Location
South Mountain Loop Road and Solano Verde Drive, South of Santa Paula
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Ventura
Administration Unit
Ventura County Fire Department
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
2,444
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Evacuations issued for the area north of La Loma from Price to Los Angles Ave. Threats exist to structures, critical infrastructure, and oil infrastructure. Red Flag warning in effect in area.

https://www.vcemergency.com/

Road Closures

  • from West Los Angeles Avenue northward to West La Loma Avenue
    • La Vista Avenue
    • Walnut Avenue
    • Price Road
    • Aggen Road
  • West La Loma Avenue east from La Vista Road

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

  • South Mountain – South Side Foothills
    • North : East La Loma Avenue & West La Loma Avenue
    • South: East Los Angeles Avenue
    • East: Aggen Road
    • West: La Vista Avenue

Evacuation Warnings

  • South Mission Rock Road Area, Santa Paula
    • North : Hwy 126
    • South: Santa Clara River
    • East: South Briggs Road
  • Saticoy Country Club Area
    • North : Santa Clara River
    • South and West: West Los Angeles Avenue
    • East: La Vista Avenue

Shelters

A temporary evacuation point has been activated in the parking lot of Ventura College on West Campus Way at Telegraph Road:

Ventura Community College, 4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003