Mountain Fire | Sit Rep 2

Photo Credit: Ventura County Government

INCIDENT SUMMARY: The MOUNTAIN FIRE ignited on November 6, 2024, at 0851 hours PT, from an unknown cause in the 7900 block of Balcom Canyon and Bradley Roads in the Solis community in Ventura County, California.

INCIDENT COOPERATORS:

  • CAL FIRE Fire personnel & equipment, IMT 5 (managing the incident).
  • Ventura County: Public Health, FD, FD PIO, Sheriff’s Office, Public Works, EMA, Broadband, AG Weights and Measures, Animal Services, Fairgrounds, Human Resources, and the Supervisors Office.
  • Southern CA Edison (SCE)
  • CHP
  • Santa Paula PD
  • Governor Gavin Newsom’s Office
  • SoCal Gas
  • Calleguas Water
  • CCC
  • Red Cross
  • City of Camarillo

RESOURCES: There is 2,999 personnel along with 21 helicopters, 497 engines, 12 dozers, 32 water tenders, 60 crews and 6 other assigned to this incident.

CURRENT STATUS: Fire behavior has been observed as extreme with wind-driven runs, backing and long-range spotting. The fire has burned about 20,765 acres and has a 14% containment status, but not before it began burning everything in its path and destroying many family and business memories along with it. There have been 6 injuries (unknown if residents only or if this number includes firefighters).

REPOPULATION UPDATE: County Officials partnering with both Law Enforcement and Fire agencies are working to allow the repopulation of residents back into evacuated areas, as soon as possible.

SHELTERS:

  • Earl Warren Showgrounds (Large animals). 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA.
  • Ventura County Animal Services @ Camarillo Airport (Small animals). 600 Aviation Drive, Camarillo, CA.
  • Padre Serra Parish (People). 5205 Upland Road, Camarillo, CA.

FIRE INFO LINE: A Fire Info Hotline has been established and folks can reach Officials on Saturday, November 9th, from 0900 hours to 1600 hours PT by calling 805-465-6650. This is for affected residents for assistance.

COST-TO-DATE: 3.5 Million Dollars.

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(c) 2024 NW Fire Blog – Published Friday, November 8, 2200 hours PT