What you need to know
The wildfire started on the morning of November 6th and quickly spread to Moorpark and Camarillo. Powerful gusts of wind pushed the flames into the neighborhood, destroying more than 200 buildings. The fire spans 20,600 acres and was 48 percent contained Tuesday morning.
An ongoing wind-fueled wildfire in Ventura County has destroyed at least 200 buildings, including homes, and damaged another 90, fire officials announced Tuesday morning.
Cal Fire estimates the fire size is 20,630 acres with 48% containment.
Since Wednesday, flames fanned by Santa Ana winds have ripped through multiple areas, including Moorpark and Camarillo, forcing many to evacuate. However, conditions have been better recently and firefighters are now helping to bring the raging blaze under control.
Road closure due to wildfire
Ventura County Sheriff’s Jurisdiction: Crestview Northbound in Bella Vista. Las Pozas northbound to Luis. Apurisa is northbound at Ponderosa. Waters Road from Stockton.
California Highway Patrol Jurisdiction:
Eastbound from Santa Clara Route 118. Balcombe westbound from Route 118.
Ventura County Public Works Jurisdiction:
East Road from Posita Road to Stockton Road. Posita Road from Balcom Canyon Road to East Road. Shekel Road from Broadway Road to CA-23. Central Avenue from Rose Avenue to Santa Clara Avenue. Valley Vista Drive from Fairway Drive to Crestview Drive; Fairway Drive from Fairway Court to Valley Vista Drive. Central School Road from CA-118 to Fairway Drive. Clubhouse Drive from Los Angeles Avenue to Northridge Drive. La Cumbre Road CA-118 to Donlon Road. Donlon Road CA-118 to Bradley Road. Stockton Road from Balcom Canyon Road to Grimes Canyon Road. La Vista Avenue CA-118 to W. La Loma Avenue. Price Road from CA-118 to E. La Loma Avenue. Aggen Road from CA-118 to La Loma Road. Berylwood Road from Bradley Road to Agen Road. Bradley Road from Old Balcombe Canyon Road to Berylwood Road.
wildfire evacuation area
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
Wildfire evacuation warning
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
A community vigil for those affected by the fire is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Rancho Campana High School Performing Arts Center in Camarillo.
At least five people and one firefighter have been injured since last Wednesday.
of #MountainFire 20,630 acres burned and 48% contained. Currently, 2,399 personnel are assigned to this case. Fire activity during the night was kept to a minimum.
Efforts to repopulate are underway, but road closures, evacuation advisories and orders remain in place in some areas. pic.twitter.com/HGiIBPGSCU
— VCFD PIO (@VCFD_PIO) November 12, 2024
