Mountain Fire

Published Sunday, November 10, 2024, 1430 hours PT

INCIDENT SUMMARY

The MOUNTAIN FIRE ignited on November 6, 2024, at 0851 hours PT and continues to burn well into November 10, 2024.

(L) Photo Courtesy: CAL FIRE

LOCATION

It is located on Balcom Canyon and Bradley Roads in Somis (Ventura County), California.

CAUSE

The cause is unknown and under investigation.

SIZE UP

The fire has burned many homes and thousands of acres, which is currently at 20,640 acres and with a 26% containment status.

Fire behavior has been observed as creeping and smoldering in steep rugged terrain, however, it is still threatening critical infrastructure, highways, and communities, according to Fire Officials.

SHELTERS

Large Animal Shelter: Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001

Small Animal Shelter: Ventura County Animal Services (Camarillo Airport), 600 Aviation Dr., Camarillo, CA 93010.

COMMUNITY MEETING: 11/10/2024 @ 1800 HOURS PT

The MOUNTAIN FIRE Incident Management Team will be hosting a community meeting at 6pm Sun at: Ventura County Fire Station 54 located at 2160 Pickwick Drive in Camarillo, California.

The team will provide incident updates & information to the public. Live stream/YouTube options below:

INCIDENT COOPERATORS

There are currently 2,918 fire personnel along with 19 helicopters, 463 engines, 22 dozers, 41 water tenders, 52 crews, and 8 other assigned resources.

The above numbers do not include other community partners, volunteers, and paid employees.

Original Units – CAL FIRE BDU (mutual aid) assisting Ventura County FD on November 6, 2024, with 4 Strike Teams (10 engines, 4 hand crews and 4 Chief Officers) arrived on the scene at 2049 hours PT.

  • B3513A, 3515, 3518
  • E3577, 3552, 3567, 3569, 3579, 3551, 3578, 3556, 3559, 3562
  • ST9350C
  • BDU1
  • PLT3
  • ST9355G, 9351C, 9357G
  • FCY1, 3
  • U3546

Riverside County FD

American Kennel Club – Pet Disaster Relief

Auburn FD

Ventura Broadband

Ventura County Ag Weights & Measures

SoCal Edison

SoCal Gas

Culver City FD

Calleguas Water

CCC

Ventura County HR

Sonoma County FD

CAL OES

CHP Moorpark and Ventura

USDA Forest Service – SHF

USFD Forest Service – PNF

CA State Department of Corrections & Rehab – Fire

Schell-Vista Fire District

North Central Fire

Alameda Fire

Kern County FD

South Lake Tahoe Fire & Rescue

CAL FIRE

Incident info, Evacuations, Closures, etc. https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2024/11/6/mountain-fire

CAL FIRE IMT 5

Ventura County Sheriff’s Office

Ventura County FD & PIO

Congresswoman Julia Brownley

Governor Newsom

Caltrans District 7

Our PWA Roads & Transportation web page provides up-to-date information on county road closures and updates. Learn more: https://vcpublicworks.org/roadclosures/

Ventura County Public Works Agency

Updates: Our PWA Roads & Transportation web page provides up-to-date information on county road closures and updates. Learn more: https://vcpublicworks.org/roadclosures/

Culver City FD

“Strike Team XLA-1075A released from the MOUNTAIN FIRE this morning. It was a challenging few days for our firefighters battling this wind-driven fire and seeing the devastation it caused to the Camarillo community.” (11/10/2024 1310 PT)

Ventura County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD)

Ventura County Supervisor

“More than 20k acres were consumed. 26% containment. The fight continues. God bless our first responders.” – Supervisor Jeff Gorell.

Red Cross Central California

Download the free @RedCross Emergency App for more safety tips about returning home after a wildfire or visit http://redcross.org/wildfire.

VC Animal Services

About 80 ducks were brought to the Camarillo Shelter (VCAS) on November 7th for safekeeping.

DAMAGE ASSESSMENT

Damage Assessment Teams are reporting the following damages and injuries:

  • Damaged: 46 structures (residential, commercial, and others)
  • Destroyed: 134 structures (same structure type as above)
  • Injuries: 6 (confirmed Fire personnel and civilians)

THROUGH THE EYES OF SOCIAL MEDIA

“Crazy! The Mountain Fire was one of the worst firestorms I’ve ever experienced. Grateful no one died, and no one was seriously injured. The firefighters were amazing!” – Local news reporter.

COPYRIGHTS

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HASHTAGS

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