What you need to know
The fire had spread to more than 20,000 acres as of Monday and was 42% contained. The American Red Cross has set up four mobile sites in the Camarillo area to provide resources and assistance. The fire destroyed 192 structures and damaged 82 others.
A fan-driven wildfire in Ventura County destroyed at least 192 structures and quickly spread to more than 20,000 acres, authorities announced at a news conference Monday.
As weather conditions improved, firefighters were able to contain the destructive wildfire by 42% as of Monday, Cal Fire said. Since its outbreak Wednesday, relentless fires fanned by Santa Ana winds have destroyed several communities in Moorpark and Camarillo, forcing residents to evacuate for safety.
But as of Monday, some evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings and others were lifted completely.
evacuation order
Zone 1C Zone 2 – East of CA-118, south of Southern Pacific Milling Road, north of West Mountain Road Zone 3 – South of Highway 118, west of Agen Road, north of San Miguel Drive, east of Garrido Drive and Garrido Drive Areas including Piropo Court Zone 3B Zone 4E – Area south including the eastern section of Valley Vista Drive, area west of and including Esteban Drive and Corriente Court, and some residential areas of Converse Street and Alberca Street Zone 6 – Area of the Santa Clara River Area extending south, east of Los Angeles Avenue, north of Saticoy County Club, west of Briggs Road Zone 8 – west of Santa Paula Community Golf Course, north to the Santa Clara River, south to Somis Zone 12B
Evacuation advisory
Zone 1A – Area east of La Vista Avenue, south of west and east of La Loma Avenue, west of Bradley Road, north of CA-118 Zone 1B Zone 9 Zone 11A Zone 12A
shelter
Inhabitants — Padre Serra Parish. 5205 Upland Rd., Camarillo, CA 93012 Large Animals — Ventura County Fairgrounds. 10 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001 Small Animals — Ventura County Animal Services (Camarillo Airport). 600 Aviation Camarillo Dr., 93010
Families across Ventura County have begun a slow rebuilding process after fires tore through neighborhoods throughout the week. Alex Rozier reports on NBC4 News on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 at 5 p.m.
It is unclear how many of the 174 buildings destroyed in the fire were residential buildings. The Cal Fire Foundation is providing $250 gift cards to crews to distribute to those affected by the fires.
To further assist those in need due to the fires, the American Red Cross has set up four mobile sites in the Camarillo area to provide resources and support. One mobile site is located on Mission Drive between Santa Cruz and San Clemente Ways, the second is on Mission Drive and West Highland, and the other two are on Valley Vista Drive.
The support center is expected to open later this week with a location in Camarillo to be determined. Another community meeting will be held at Rancho Campana High School on Wednesday at 6 p.m., officials said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for Ventura County in response to the fire. The government also issued an executive order to support fire departments and recovery efforts.
Ventura County residents can get the latest emergency alerts by clicking here.
