Mountain Fire 

Updated 11/6/2024 at 2:42 pm

The Ventura County Fire Department is on the scene of a fast moving brush fire in near the 7900 block of Balcom Canyon Road and Bradley Road.  The fire is currently estimated at 10,431 acres.

Evacuation Orders

The following evacuation orders are in effect:

• 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 Warning

• Zone 8 – An area extending south of South Mountain Road, east of Briggs Road, and west of 12^th Street and Bixby Road
•  Ventura
  • Ventura Police Department issued an evacuation warning for the East end of the City of Ventura, from Petit Road east to the City Limits. Residents who may need additional time to evacuate should consider evacuating early

Road Closures

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

Temporary Evacuation Point

Padre Serra Parish
5205 Upland Road
Camarillo

Large Animal Evacuation Center

An evacuation center has been established for large animals at the Ventura County Fairgrounds:

Ventura County Fairgrounds (Shoreline Gate)

10 E. Harbor Blvd.

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

School Closures

For information on school closures visit: www.vcoe.org

Hotline

An information hotline is available by calling 805-465-6650.

Santa Ana Wind Event & the Potential for Public Safety Power Shutoffs

Updated 11/6/2024 at 7:58am

Ventura County Sheriff’s Emergency Services and the National Weather Service are currently monitoring a significant Santa Ana wind event forecasted to impact Ventura County from Wednesday morning, November 6, through Friday, November 8. Gusty northeast winds can be expected with sustained speeds ranging from 30mph-55mph. Gusts as high as 100mph are possible in wind-prone mountainous locations. In addition to windy conditions, low relative humidity with poor overnight recovery is expected. A Red Flag Warning has been issued starting Wednesday at 4am through Thursday at 6pm for all areas of Ventura County.

Due to the high fire danger, 46 Southern California Edison electrical circuits are being monitored for potential Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). The period of concern for PSPS extends from November 6 at 3am to November 7 at 9pm. Should conditions in any area exceed Southern California Edison’s safety thresholds, electricity may be temporarily shut off to minimize the risk of ignition of a wildfire. Areas at risk for shutoff may change as conditions evolve. Individuals that rely on electricity to power medical devices are encouraged to plan ahead now and take steps to ensure your safety and well being.  

For a map of impacted circuits, please click on the Realtime Incident Dashboard below. 

For more information on the weather forecast, please visit The National Weather Service online. 

To file a claim for losses associated with Public Safety Power Shutoffs, click here