Incident Update Sharp Fire

Date:
07/04/2024
Time:
7:42 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Sharp Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-07-03
Incident Status
Active
Location
Sharp Road, Simi Valley
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Ventura
Administration Unit
Ventura County Fire Department
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
133
Containment
60%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

The fire has currently spread to 133 acres, as mapped by sensory aircraft. Approximately 200 firefighters are on scene. Air tankers are dropping Phos-Chek retardant, and helicopters are concentrating on hot spots. Engine companies are hiking in thousands of feet of hose to extend attack lines, while hand crews are building containment lines with hand tools. Bulldozers are also being used to construct containment lines.

Assigned Resources

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

Total Personnel
200

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
Simi Valley Police, Ventura County Sheriff's Department