Incident Update Mountain Fire

Situation Summary

Update 11/8/24: Concerns remain for fire spreading eastward due to the wind shifting to an onshore flow. Crews continue to engage offensively in parts of the fire where possible, building and reinforcing lines, while mopping up. The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain, with dry and receptive fuels, which have challenged containment efforts. Fire activity moderated due to the decrease in winds over the fire. The fire remains a threat to critical infrastructure. Islands of unburned fuel will continue to burn within the fire footprint.

• For more information please visit Ventura County Incident Information Source
• Impacted Population Demographics Factsheet

Road Closures

The following Road Closures are in effect:

Ventura County Sheriff Jurisdiction:

• Crestview Northbound at Bella Vista
• Las Posas Northbound  at Lewis
• Aprisa Northbound at Ponderosa
• Waters Road from Stockton

California Highway Patrol Jurisdiction: 

• Santa Clara Eastbound from the 118
• Balcom Westbound from the 118

Santa Paula Police Jurisdiction:

• 12th Street Southbound from the 126

Ventura County Public Works Jurisdiction:

• East Road from Posita Road to Stockton Road
• Posita Road from Balcom Canyon Road to East Road
• Shekell Road from Broadway Road o CA-23
• Central Avenue from Rose Avenue to Santa Clara Avenue
• Valley Vista Drive from Fairway Drive to Crestview Drive
• Fairway Drive from Fairway Court to Valley Vista Drive
• Center School Road from CA-118 to Fairway Drive
• Clubhouse Drive from Los Angeles Avenue to Northridge Drive 
• La Cumbre Road from CA-118 to Donlon Road
• Donlon Road from CA-118 to Bradley Road
• Stockton Road from Balcom Canyon Road to Grimes Canyon Road
• La Vista Avenue from CA-118 to W. La Loma Avenue
• Price Road from CA-118 to E. La Loma Avenue
• Aggen Road from CA-118 to La Loma Road
• Berylwood Road from Bradley Road to Aggen Road
• Bradley Road from Old Balcom Canyon Road to Berylwood Road

Federal Assistance

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to Ventura County. Please see link for more information- California secures federal assistance to support response to Mountain Fire | Governor of California

State of Emergency

• Governor Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency in Ventura County due to Mountain Fire, after meeting with first responders. Please see link for more information: Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in Ventura County due to Mountain Fire, meets with first responders | Governor of California
  
  
• Governor Newsom issues executive order to support fire response and recovery efforts for Mountain Fire. Please see lnk for more information: Governor Newsom issues executive order to support fire response and recovery efforts for Mountain Fire | Governor of California

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

Evacuation orders are in effect. 

• Zone 1 – North of Somis: areas north of East Los Angeles Avenue/Hwy 118, west of Balcom Canyon Road, and east of La Vista Avenue  
• Zone 2 – Saticoy Country Club: east of Los Angeles Ave/Hwy 118, and south of the Santa Clara River and north of Beardsley Road
• Zone 3 – Areas south of Hwy 118, west of N. Lewis Road, north of North Loop Drive and Mission Drive, and east of Fairway Drive
• Zone 4C– Area east of Beardsley Road, south of and including Fairway Drive, west of Center School Road
• Zone 4D-  Area north of Crestview Avenue, east of and including Ramona Place, sout of Las Posas Equestrian Trail, west of and including Cerro Crest Drive. Esteban Drive, Corriente Court
• Zone 6 – The area extending south of Santa Clara River, east of Los Angeles Avenue, north of Saticoy County Club, and west of Briggs Road
• Zone 8 – The area west of Santa Paula Community Golf Course, north to the Santa Clara River, South to Somis 
• Zone 9- The area east of Santa Paula Community Golf Course, north along Santa Clara River, west of San Cayetano Street
• Zone 11 – The area south of the Santa Clara River, north of the ridge bottom of South Mountain at the rock quarry, west of Grimes Canyon Road, east of San Cayetano Street
• Zone 12 – The area north of Los Angeles Avenue, west of Grimes Canyon Road, east of San Caytano Street, south of the ridge bottom of South Mountain at the rock quarry

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Residents are encouraged to register for emergency alerts at VCAlert and monitor VCEmergency for current evacuation updates. 

Evacuation Warnings

• Zone 2A – Area south of Lloyd Butler Ranch Road and West Mountain Road, west of La Vista Avenue, east of CA-118, north of Beardsley Avenue
• Zone 3A (Partial) – Area east of and including Ocean View Drive to Somis Road
• Zone 4A (Partial reopening of Zone 4) – Area north of Las Posas Road, west of Anacapa Drive, east of Crestview, south of and including Calle Higuera, Calle Converse, Sierra Mesa Drive, Alta Seguna Court, Alborada Drive and San Miguel Drive
• Zone 4B (Partial reopening of Zone 4) – Area southeast and southwest of Beardsley Road, east of Central Avenue, north of and including Avenida de Autlan, all of Via Aracena to Crestview, west of Las Posas Road, north of West Ponderosa and south of Crestview Avenue
• Zone 10 – The area that extends east of 12th Street to Willard Road, south to Hwy 126 along the Santa Clara River

Evacuation Shelters

Padre Serra Parish- Evacuation Shelter
5205 Upland Road
Camarillo, CA 93012

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Large Animal Evacuation Center

Update from CalOES 11/8/24: Large Animal Shelter full at Fairgrounds. Sending people to Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara.

Earl Warren Showgrounds
3400 Calle Real
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

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An evacuation center has been established for large animals at the Ventura County Fairgrounds:

Ventura County Fairgrounds
10 E. Harbor Boulevard
Ventura, CA 93001

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Small Animal Evacuation Center
An evacuation center for small animals has been established at Ventura County Animal Services (Camarillo Airport):

Ventura County Animal Services (Camarillo Airport)
600 Aviation Drive
Camarillo, 93010

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines

497

Water Tenders

32

Helicopters

21

Dozers

12

Hand Crews

60

Other

6

Total Personnel

2999

Cooperating Agencies