Brush Fire in Ventura County Continues to Burn, Evacuation Orders Issued
A brush fire in Ventura County continues to burn, with over 14,000 acres affected, prompting evacuation orders, road closures, and school closures. The fire started on Wednesday morning and quickly spread due to strong winds.
Evacuation Orders
The fire department has issued several evacuation orders, with more added as of Thursday morning. The affected areas include:
- Zone 1: North of Somis, north of East Los Angeles Avenue/Hwy 118, west of Balcom Canyon Road, and east of La Vista Avenue
- Zone 2: Saticoy Country Club, east of Los Angeles Ave/Hwy 118, and south of the Santa Clara River and north of Beardsley Road
- Zone 3: Areas south of Hwy 118, west of N. Lewis Road, north of North Loop Drive and Mission Drive, and east of Fairway Drive
- Zone 4: West Camarillo (Las Posas/Spanish Hills areas), north of Las Posas Road, south and east of Central Avenue and Beardsley Road, and west of Anacapa Drive
- Zone 6: The area extending south of Santa Clara River, east of Los Angeles Avenue, north of Saticoy Country Club, and west of Briggs Road
- Zone 7: The area north of Hwy 101 and south and east of Beardsley Avenue, and south of Central Avenue
- Zone 9: The area east of Santa Paula Community Golf Course, north along Santa Clara River, west of South Mountain Road at Sespe Street, south to Bixby Road
- Zone 10: An area extending east of 12th Street to Willard Road, south of HWY 126 along Santa Clara River
- Unincorporated Somis: West to Saticoy Country Club, east to Balcom Canyon Road, south to Highway 118
Evacuation Warnings
An area extending south of South Mountain Road, east of Briggs Road, and west of 12th Street and Bixby Road is under evacuation warning.
Evacuation Shelters
Several shelters have been set up to assist those affected by the fire:
- Padre Serra Parish — 5205 Upland Rd., Camarillo, CA 93012
- Ventura County Fairgrounds (for large animals) — 10 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001
- Ventura County Animal Services (for small animals) — 600 Aviation Dr. Camarillo, 93010
School Closures
Due to the ongoing blaze, several schools in Ventura County have announced they will be closed on Thursday and Friday. The following schools will be closed:
- ACE Charter High School
- Mesa Union School District
- Santa Paula Unified School District
- Cal. State University Channel Islands
Power Outages
As of 12:15 a.m. Thursday, roughly 42,000 customers were without power, according to the sheriff’s department. Residents of Ventura County can register to receive the latest emergency information from the county via VC Alert.
Conclusion
The Mountain Fire continues to burn, with evacuation orders and road closures in place. Residents are advised to follow evacuation orders and stay away from the affected areas. The fire department is working to contain the blaze, and residents are encouraged to register for emergency updates via VC Alert.
FAQs
Q: What are the evacuation zones for the Mountain Fire?
A: See the above list of evacuation zones.
Q: What are the evacuation shelters available?
A: See the above list of evacuation shelters.
Q: What schools are closed due to the fire?
A: See the above list of schools closed.
Q: How many customers are without power?
A: As of 12:15 a.m. Thursday, roughly 42,000 customers are without power.
Q: How can I stay updated on emergency information?
A: Register for VC Alert to receive the latest emergency updates.
