Mountain Fire

  • 82% Contained
  • 20,630 Acres
  • 1 County: Ventura

Layers

Date Started
11/06/2024 8:51 AM
Last Updated
11/14/2024 6:44 AM
Cause
Under Investigation
Incident Maps
3D Map
Admin Unit
Unified Command: CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo & Ventura County Fire Department
Incident Management Team
CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 5
Location
Balcom Canyon Road and Bradley Road, Somis
[34.3189,-118.9689]
Reports
Status reports

Evacuation Orders

An immediate threat to life. This is an order by law enforcement to leave immediately. The area is lawfully closed to public access.

Evacuation orders are in effect. 

  • Zone 1C 
  • Zone 12B

Evacuation Warnings

A potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave immediately.

Evacuation warnings are in effect. 

  • Zone 1A
  • Zone 1B 
  • Zone 1D
  • Zone 1E
  • Zone 3
  • Zone 3B
  • Zone 4E
  • Zone 6B
  • Zone 8
  • Zone 9
  • Zone 11A
  • Zone 12C

Evacuation Shelters

Large Animal Evacuation Center
An evacuation center has been established for large animals at the Ventura County Fairgrounds:

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

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

Status Update

Situation Summary

PM Update 11/14/24: Minimal fire activity overnight as the fire remains within control lines and continues to smolder within large mulch piles. Crews continue to improve containment lines and assist the public with repopulation. Damage inspections and fire suppression repair activities are on-going.

 

Incident Photos and Videos

Mountain Fire - Photos

Mountain Fire - Ventura County Fire Department Facebook Playlist

Mountain Fire - Daily Map Products

Road Closures

Road closures are in effect. Residents are encouraged to sign up for VCAlert for current closures and updates.

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

Resources Assigned

  • 1,487
    Personnel
  • 5
    Helicopters
  • 128
    Engines
  • 9
    Dozers
  • 28
    Water Tenders
  • 34
    Crews
  • 9
    Other Assigned

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

Damage Assessment

Confirmed Damage to Property, Injuries, and Fatalities.

  • 125
    Structures Damaged
    Residential, Commercial and Other
  • 240
    Structures Destroyed
    Residential, Commercial and Other
  • 6
    Injuries
    Confirmed Fire Personnel and Civilian Injuries

Contact Information

Information Hotline
805-465-6650

Agency Information

CHP, Caltrans, Ventura Broadband, Ventura Co Ag Weights and Measures, SoCal Edison, SoCal Gas, Calleguas Water, CCC, Ventura County Public Health, Ventura County Human Resources, Red Cross, Ventura Animal Services, City of Camarillo, Ventura County Supervisors Office, Wildfire Defense Systems, Capstone Fire/Safety Systems, CalOES, Ventura County Enviornmental Health, Ventura County Board of Supervisors, Ventura County Public Works.

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