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LIVE: Fire in Ventura County triggers evacuations, road closures

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Updated  November 6, 2024 10:50am PST
Wildfires
FOX 11

The Brief

    • Firefighters are battling the Mountain Fire in the Moorpark-Somis area.
    • The fire has burned 1,000 acres so far, according to officials.
    • Mandatory evacuation orders are in effect for some residents.

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. - A fire burning near Somis has triggered mandatory evacuation orders and road closures in the area, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Department. 

The fire was reported around 9:40 a.m on South Mountain, near the 7900 block of Balcom Canyon and Bradley Road. It has burned at least 1,000 acres so far.

Around 11 a.m., officials said the fire had crossed the 118 Freeway and is now impacting the Camarillo Heights area. 

Fire in Ventura County triggers evacuations

Firefighters are battling the Mountain Fire in the Moorpark-Somis area.

At least one structure has been destroyed, and several people injured and taken to local hospitals, the Ventura County Fire Department reported.

Mandatory evacuation orders

  • Unincorporated Somis: West to Saticoy Country Club; east to Balcom Canyon Road; South to Highway 118

Evacuation shelters

  • Padre Serra Parish: 5205 Upland Road in Camarillo
  • Large animals: Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 E. Harbor Blvd. in Ventura
  • Small animals: Ventura County Animal Services (Camarillo Airport), 600 Aviation Drive, in Camarillo

Mountain Fire burning near Moorpark

A brush fire burning near Somis has triggered evacuations and road closures in the area, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Department.

Road closures

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

Hotline

Those with questions can call 805-465-6650.

Dangerous fire weather conditions

"Due to extreme wind conditions, fixed-wing aircraft are unable to assist in firefighting efforts," authorities said. "Ground crews, helicopters, and mutual aid resources are actively working to protect lives and property."

Residents in Southern California are facing an extreme fire weather threat Wednesday due to dry conditions paired with strong Santa Ana winds. 

"There is increased confidence of a stronger, more widespread, and longer duration Santa Ana wind event which will likely bring widespread critical fire weather conditions to many wind prone areas of Los Angeles and Ventura counties Wednesday into Thursday," according to the National Weather Service, which called the forecast a "Particularly Dangerous Situation red flag warning event in many areas."

Isolated wind gusts between 80 and 100 mph are possible in the San Gabriel Mountains and foothills, with similar winds expected again in the mountains Thursday night. 

Wind-prone areas of LA and Ventura counties could experience damaging gusts of 50 to 70 mph likely for areas including the Malibu and Ventura coasts, LA basin, Lake Casitas, and Ojai, the NWS added. The Channel Islands and Catalina Island are also expected to see gusty winds associated with red flag conditions.

The NWS said residents should expect a high risk of power outages and public safety power shutoffs during this time.