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Live updates: Mountain Fire burns multiple homes in Camarillo, Moorpark, Somis

Last updated: Thursday, November 7, 2024 12:22AM GMT
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CAMARILLO, Calif. -- Thousands of residents were forced to flee a fast-moving wildfire, called the Mountain Fire, in Ventura County that has already damaged multiple homes. Chris Cristi in AIR7 estimated that 40-50 homes have burned from what he could see.

The out-of-control wildfire broke out near the 7900 block of Balcom Canyon Road and Bradley Road at approximately 9:30 a.m. The fire department described the incident as a two-alarm fire that burned 250 acres, but it quickly exploded and is now more than 10,000 acres.

The fire crossed Highway 118 and is now threatening the Camarillo Heights area.

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Nov 07, 2024, 12:18 AM

Mountain Fire in Moorpark evacuations, road closures, evacuation shelter

Evacuation orders:

  • Zone 1 - North of Somis: areas 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 County 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

Evacuation warnings:

  • Zone 8 - An area extending south of South Mountain Road, east of Briggs Road, and west of 12th Street and Bixby Road
  • Ventura: East end of the City of Ventura, from Petit Road east to the City Limits.

Road closures:

  • Northbound Lewis Road at Las Posas
  • Eastbound Highway 118 at Wells Road
  • Westbound Highway 118 at Tierra Rejada Road

Temporary evacuation shelter:
Padre Serra Parish
5205 Upland Road
Camarillo, CA 93012

Large animal evacuation center:
Ventura County Fairgrounds (Shoreline Gate)
10 E. Harbor Blvd.
Ventura, CA 93001

Small animal evacuation center:
Ventura County Animal Services (Camarillo Airport)
600 Aviation Drive
Camarillo, 93010

Fire information hotline:
805-465-6650

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Nov 06, 2024, 9:15 PM GMT

50 mph winds in area; red-flag conditions

Winds are currently about 50 miles per hour, and there's no relief coming later in the day.

Some areas are getting gusts anywhere from 60 to 80 miles per hour. There's no relief coming later in the day, with strong winds to continue for the rest of the day. In addition, there are extremely dry conditions.

Most extreme winds we've seen in the area have been in the Santa Clarita area.

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Nov 06, 2024, 8:20 PM GMT

Injuries reported in Mountain Fire

In an update shortly before 11 a.m., the Ventura County Fire Department said an unspecified number of people were transported to hospitals. Their conditions and the nature of their injuries were unknown.