Incident Update Apache Fire
- Date:
- 07/24/2024
- Time:
- 3:36 PM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Apache Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-07-23
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Maricopa Hwy/Brubaker Canyon Rd, south of Cuyama
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Ventura
- Administration Unit
- Los Padres National Forest
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 885
- Containment
- 0%
- Structures Threatened
- 5
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
The fire is estimated at 885 acres and 0% containment. Fire location is in Apache Canyon east of Hwy 33 and approximately 30 miles NE of Ojai. 5 residences in Apache Canyon are threatened. VCFD is in unified command with USFS and supporting the fire with approximately 50 firefighters including 5 Type-3 engines, a water tender, 1 hand crew and our Firehawk helicopter. A smoke column may be visible from locations around the county. For evacuation updates please visit: https://www.vcemergency.com
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders
Ventura County has ordered evacuations for residences on Apache Canyon Road. The latest map is attached here and can be seen at the Ventura County Sheriff's Emergency Services
Evacuation Warnings
Residences on Burges Canyon & Quail Springs