Incident Update Apache Fire
- Date:
- 07/25/2024
- Time:
- 11:58 AM
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
- 1,498
- 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
-
Apache Canyon Road
-
Burges Canyon & Quail Springs
Evacuation Warnings
-
Corral Canyon
-
Round Springs Canyon and Castle Canyon