Emergency Information for Neighboring Jurisdictions
- Updated: November 8, 2024
- 12:22 PM
Ventura County Incidents
A press conference is scheduled for Friday, November 8th at 6:00 pm. To watch live, click the link below:
Mountain Fire
The Ventura County Fire Department and numerous other agencies remain on scene of the Mountain Incident that was originally reported in the 7900 block of Balcom Canyon Road and Bradley Road. The fire is currently estimated at 20,596 acres with 7% containment. Over 2500 personnel are dedicated to the fire response, including a CalFire Incident Management Team that transitioned into Incident Command Thursday evening.
Numerous evacuation orders were issued over the course of Wednesday and Thursday. The incident command team is working diligently to open previously evacuated areas for repopulation as soon as it is safe to do so. Damage assessment teams are still working to establish an inventory of damaged areas as part of the recovery process.
An information Hotline remains open Friday. Please call 805-465-6650.
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 8 – The area west of Santa Paula Community Golf Course, north to the Santa Clara River, South to Somis
- Zone 9- The area east of Santa Paula Community Golf Course, north along Santa Clara River, west of San Cayetano Street
- Zone 10 – The area that extends east of 12th Street to Willard Road, south to Hwy 126 along the Santa Clara River
- Zone 11 – The area south of the Santa Clara River, north of the ridge bottom of South Mountain at the rock quarry, west of Grimes Canyon Road, east of San Cayetano Street
- Zone 12 – The area north of Los Angeles Avenue, west of Grimes Canyon Road, east of San Caytano Street, south of the ridge bottom of South Mountain at the rock quarry
The following EVACUATION WARNINGS are in effect:
- Zone 7 = LIFTED – This evacuation was lifted at 7:45 am on 11/8/2024
- The area north of Hwy 101 and south and east of Beardsley Avenue, and south of Central Avenue
Emergency Evacuation Shelter
Padre Serra Parish
5205 Upland Road
Camarillo, CA 93012
Large Animal Evacuation Center
An evacuation center for large animals has been established at the Ventura County Fairgrounds:
Ventura County Fairgrounds
10 E Harbor Boulevard
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
The following Road Closures are in effect:
Ventura County Sheriff Jurisdiction:
- Crestview Northbound at Bella Vista
- Las Posas Northbound at Lewis
- Aprisa Northbound at Ponderosa
- Waters Road from Stockton
California Highway Patrol Jurisdiction:
- Santa Clara Eastbound from the 118
- Balcom Westbound from the 118
Santa Paula Police Jurisdiction:
- 12th Street Southbound from the 126
Ventura County Public Works Jurisdiction:
- East Road from Posita Road to Stockton Road
- Posita Road from Balcom Canyon Road to East Road
- Shekell Road from Broadway Road o CA-23
- Central Avenue from Rose Avenue to Santa Clara Avenue
- Valley Vista Drive from Fairway Drive to Crestview Drive
- Fairway Drive from Fairway Court to Valley Vista Drive
- Center School Road from CA-118 to Fairway Drive
- Clubhouse Drive from Los Angeles Avenue to Northridge Drive
- La Cumbre Road from CA-118 to Donlon Road
- Donlon Road from CA-118 to Bradley Road
- Stockton Road from Balcom Canyon Road to Grimes Canyon Road
- La Vista Avenue from CA-118 to W. La Loma Avenue
- Price Road from CA-118 to E. La Loma Avenue
- Aggen Road from CA-118 to La Loma Road
- Berylwood Road from Bradley Road to Aggen Road
- Bradley Road from Old Balcom Canyon Road to Berylwood Road
For information on school closures visit Ventura County Office of Education.
When neighborhoods are impacted by wildfire, critical infrastructure can also be impacted. Water systems can lose power or sustain damage. There is also the potential for the chemical Benzene to post health risks if leached into the water system from materials burned in structures. Three water purveyors were impacted by the Mountain Fire and have issued unsafe water alerts to their customers. As areas are repopulated, potable water may not be readily available through the tap. All three companies are working diligently to restore full capacity, make repairs, flush systems and send samples to independent laboratories to ensure the water meets requirements set by the State Water Resources Control Board. As soon as lab results confirm the water is safe to drink, the unsafe water alerts will be lifted. This could take anywhere from several days to a week, depending on system needs and laboratory testing. Please see below for details for each water purveyor.
California American Water
California American Water has issued an Unsafe Water Alert to its customers, advising them that the water is not safe to drink or boil. Available water may be used for limited purposes as outlined in the advisory. Potable water will be delivered to impacted customers until the unsafe water alert is lifted. For more information, call 626- 712-8344,
Pleasant Valley Mutual Water
Pleasant Valley Mutual Water Company has issued an Unsafe Water Alert to its customers, advising them that the water is not safe to drink or boil. Available water may be used for limited purposes as outlined in the advisory. Customers who are impacted may visit the Pleasant Valley office to retrieve potable water. Please bring an adequate container. For more information, call 805-482-5061.
Crestview Mutual Water Company
Crestview Mutual Water Company issued an Unsafe Water Alert to its customers, advising them that the water is not safe to drink or boil. Available water may be used for limited purposes as outlined in the advisory. The Crestview service area includes all residences on Ramona, La Cresenta, La Patera, Avocado, La Marina, Crestview, Via Zamora, Sereno Place, Valley Vista, Marine View, Vista Del Mar, Fairway Drive, and Alviso Drive. For more information, call 805-482-2001.
We are grateful for the support, generosity, and offers of donations from our community. However, at this time, we are prioritizing life safety. The County will continue to partner with non-profit organizations to provide assistance to those impacted by the fire.
In the meantime, if you would like to make a monetary or in-kind donation for the Mountain Fire recovery, please contact your favorite local non-profit organization directly.
Santa Ana Wind Event & the Potential for Public Safety Power Shutoffs
The Southern California Edison Public Safety Power Shutoff event has concluded and any remaining circuits without power will be re-energized as soon as it is safe to do so.
There are currently no Customer Resource Centers open in Ventura County.