Incident Update Mountain Fire

Date:
11/12/2024
Time:
7:01 AM

Information Hotline: 805-465-6650

Incident Facts

Name
Mountain Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-11-06
Incident Status
Active
Location
Balcom Canyon Road and Bradley Road, Somis
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Ventura
Administration Unit
Unified Command: CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo & Ventura County Fire Department
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
20,630
Containment
48%
Structures Threatened
4,612
Structures Destroyed
207
Structures Damaged
90
Civilian Injuries
5
Firefighter Injuries
1
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Update 11/12/24: Minimal fire activity overnight. Predicted winds did not materialize overnight and fire crews maintained the fire within the existing control lines. Fire suppression repair operations are ongoing and damage inspection teams remain out in the fire area assessing affected structures. Repopulation efforts continue in areas that are safe to do so.

Mountain Fire Community Meeting: Wednesday, 11/13/24 @ 6:30PM
Rancho Campana High School - Performing Arts Center
4235 Mar Vista Dr.,
Camarillo, CA 93010

Road Closures

Road closures are in effect. Residents are encouraged to sign up for VCAlert for current closures and updates.

Federal Assistance

Governor Gavin Newsom has announced approval from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help ensure the availability of vital resources to Ventura County. Please see link for more information: California secures federal assistance to support response to Mountain Fire | Governor of California

State of Emergency

Mountain Fire Photos

2024 VNC Mountain Incident | Flickr

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

Evacuation orders are in effect. 

  • Zone 1C
  • Zone 2 – Area east of CA-118, south of Southern Pacific Milling Road, north of West Mountain Road
  • Zone 3 – Area south of Hwy 118, west of Aggen Road, north of San Miguel Drive and east of and including Garrido Drive and Piropo Court
  • Zone 3B
  • Zone 4E – Areas south of and including east section of Valley Vista Drive, areas west of and including Esteban Drive and Corriente Court, select residences on Calle Converse and Calle Alberca
  • Zone 6 – Area extending south of Santa Clara River, east of Los Angeles Avenue, north of Saticoy County Club, and west of Briggs Road
  • Zone 8 – Area west of Santa Paula Community Golf Course, north to the Santa Clara River, South to Somis
  • Zone 12B

Evacuation Warnings

Evacuation warnings are in effect. 

  • Zone 1A – Area east of La Vista Avenue, south of West and East La Loma Avenue, west of Bradley Road, north of CA-118
  • Zone 1B
  • Zone 9
  • Zone 11A
  • Zone 12A

Evacuation Shelters

Large Animal Evacuation Center
An evacuation center has been established for large animals at the Ventura County Fairgrounds:

Ventura County Fairgrounds
10 E. Harbor Boulevard
Ventura, CA 93001

Small Animal Evacuation Center
An evacuation center for small animals has been established at Ventura County Animal Services (Camarillo Airport):

Ventura County Animal Services (Camarillo Airport)
600 Aviation Drive
Camarillo, 93010

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
275
Water Tenders
22
Helicopters
13
Dozers
10
Hand Crews
49
Other
17
Total Personnel
2399

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
CHP, Caltrans, Ventura Broadband, Ventura Co Ag Weights and Measures, SoCal Edison, SoCal Gas, Calleguas Water, CCC, Ventura County Public Health, Ventura County Human Resources, Red Cross, Ventura Animal Services, City of Camarillo, Ventura County Supervisors Office, Wildfire Defense Systems, Capstone Fire/Safety Systems, CalOES, Ventura County Enviornmental Health, Ventura County Board of Supervisors, Ventura County Public Works.