Mountain Fire burns 14,000 acres, destroys homes as flames whip through Somis, Camarillo
Refresh for the latest news and photos. Evacuation orders in place The following evacuation orders are in effect for unincorporated areas near Somis, Camarillo Heights and nearby areas as of early Thursday afternoon: Zone 1 – North of Somis: Areas north of East Los Angeles Avenue/Hwy 118,
Homes engulfed in flames as the Mountain Fire in Ventura County burns through thousands of acres
As of Thursday morning, the Ventura County Fire Department estimated the fire had burned 14,500 acres and was 0% contained, with at least 800 firefighters were on the scene. By midday Thursday, Cal Fire put the size of the blaze at 19,643 acres.
Mountain Fire forces thousands to flee, destroys homes as flames race into neighborhoods
A wildfire "moving dangerously fast" exploded during a Santa Ana wind storm Wednesday morning, tearing through miles of local hillsides, destroying homes and forcing thousands to flee as the blaze fanned out to more than 14,000 acres.
Here are road closures and evacuation zones for the Mountain Fire in Ventura County
Ventura County officials closed roads and issued evacuation orders for unincorporated areas near Somis, Camarillo Heights and nearby areas
Mountain Fire in Ventura County forces more than 10,000 people from their homes in California
Driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, the Mountain Fire in Ventura County forced more than 10,000 people to evacuate from their homes as it exploded by thousands of acres within hours, injuring people and destroying homes in its path.
3,500 homes under threat as Ventura County fire burns through neighborhoods
Santa Ana winds helped propel several fires across the region, but the Mountain fire exploded Wednesday, sweeping into foothill communities.
Thousands evacuate as wind-fed wildfire burns homes in Southern California
California was lashed by powerful winds Wednesday that fed a fast-moving wildfire, which destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of residents to flee as forecasters warned of the potential for “extreme and life-threatening” blazes.
Ventura County Mountain Fire explodes to 14,000 acres as dangerous high winds batter California
Multiple homes in Camarillo and Moorpark have been destroyed and more than 14,000 acres have burned as the Mountain Fire remains at 0% containment in Ventura County.
Ventura County Mountain Fire continues to burn at over 14,000 acres Thursday
Firefighters continue to battle the Mountain Fire Thursday morning, as it remains 0% contained. Santa Ana winds will remain a problem through the morning, potentially leading to further spread.
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Live updates: Mountain Fire grows to 20,400 acres, moves toward Santa Paula, Somis communities
The Mountain Fire continues to burn in the Camarillo area, scorching more than 20,400 acres. The wildfire is burning with no ...
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UPDATED: School districts, campuses to close Friday as Mountain Fire burns
A number of Ventura County schools and colleges closed Thursday after a brush fire that erupted near Balcom Canyon and ...
People scramble to evacuate horses in path of Mountain Fire
Humans in Ventura County are frantically helping their horses evacuate the area due to the rapidly spreading Mountain Fire, ...
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Live updates: Newsom declares state of emergency for Ventura County due to Mountain Fire
The Mountain Fire continues to burn in the Camarillo area, scorching more than 20,400 acres. The wildfire is burning with no ...
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Mountain Fire: See the latest evacuation orders, closures and shelters
A brush fire in Ventura County continues to burn over 14,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders as well as road closures and ...
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Initial location: Ventura County, Calif. Balcom Fire initially started 2:54 p.m. Oct. 30 in Ventura County. It has been ...
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Map of Mountain Fire, which has spread to more than 10,000 acres in Ventura County
The Mountain Fire started just before 9 a.m. Wednesday in the area of Balcom Canyon Road and Bradley Road in Somis.But with ...
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Balcom Street bridge in Mansfield to close for up to 16 months for reconstruction project
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Forecast: Damaging winds, 'extremely critical' fire conditions expected in Ventura County
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning in Ventura County for dangerous fire conditions. Power shutoff in ...