Mountain Fire

98% Contained
19,904 Acres
1 County: Ventura

Date Started
11/06/2024 8:51 AM

Last Updated
11/26/2024 5:12 PM

Cause
Under Investigation

Incident Maps
3D Map

Admin Unit
Unified Command: CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo & Ventura County Fire Department

Incident Management Team
No team assigned

Location
Balcom Canyon Road and Bradley Road, Somis

[34.3189,-118.9689]

Reports
Status reports

Status Update

Situation Summary

MOUNTAIN INCIDENT INFORMATION

LOCAL ASSISTANCE CENTER

On Saturday November 23, the local assistance center demobilized. For information on recovering from the Mountain Fire, please visit the dedicated incident recovery website at VenturaCountyRecovers

STRUCTURE DAMAGE INFORMATION

Ventura County Sheriff Emergency Services and the Cal Fire Damage Assessment Team continue to assess and validate structures impacted by the Mountain Incident. The full assessment is expected to conclude by 11/16/2024 however new data posts daily. A dashboard depicting damaged structures can be viewed by clicking the button below.

Mountain Incident - Damaged Structures Dashboard

Incident Photos and Videos

Mountain Fire - Photos

Mountain Fire - Ventura County Fire Department Facebook Playlist

Mountain Fire - Daily Map Products

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

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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Icon	Description
	Active Incident
	Contained Incident
	Fires Less than 10 Acres
	Prescribed Fire
	Mudslide
	Flood
	Earthquake
	Lightning Activity
	Incident Perimeter ^{Reference 1}
	Evacuation Order ^{Reference 2}
	Evacuation Warning ^{Reference 3}
	Red Flag Warning ^{Reference 4}
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 0-3 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 3-25 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 25-63 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 63-158 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast >158 PPM

Incident Perimeter: Perimeters are generalized and do not necessarily indicate structures within the boundaries have been damaged or destroyed.
Evacuation Order: An immediate threat to life. This is an order by law enforcement to leave immediately. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Evacuation Warning: A potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave immediately.
Red Flag Warning: National Weather Service Red Flag Warnings indicate warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds that can combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.