Repopulation efforts are a top priority. As areas become safe to enter, Evacuation Orders may change or be lifted in sections. Please consult the VENTURA COUNTY INCIDENT DASHBOARD to search your exact location.  

The following EVACUATION ORDERS are in effect:

• Zone 1 – Area 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 – Area east of CA-118, south of Southern Pacific Milling Road, north of West Mountain Road
• Zone 3 – Area south of Hwy 118, west of Aggen Road, north of San Miguel Drive and east of and including Garrido Drive and Piropo Court
• Zone 4C – Area east of Beardsley Road, south of and including Fairway Drive, west of Center School Road
• Zone 4D – Area north of Crestview Avenue, east of and including Ramona Place, south of Las Posas Equestrian Trail, west of and including Cerro Crest Drive, Esteban Drive, Corriente Court
• Zone 6 – Area extending south of Santa Clara River, east of Los Angeles Avenue, north of Saticoy County Club, and west of Briggs Road
• Zone 8 – Area west of Santa Paula Community Golf Course, north to the Santa Clara River, South to Somis 
• Zone 9- Area east of Santa Paula Community Golf Course, north along Santa Clara River, west of San Cayetano Street
• Zone 11 – 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 – 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

Repopulation efforts are a top priority. As areas become safe to enter, Evacuation Warnings may change or be lifted in sections. Please consult the VENTURA COUNTY INCIDENT DASHBOARD to search your exact location.  

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

The following areas were downgraded from and Evacuation Order to an Evacuation Warning as of 11/8/24 @ 3:00 pm:

• Zone 2A – Area south of Lloyd Butler Ranch Road and West Mountain Road, west of La Vista Avenue, east of CA-118, north of Beardsley Avenue
• Zone 3A (Partial) – Area east of and including Ocean View Drive to Somis Road
• Zone 4A (Partial reopening of Zone 4) – Area north of Las Posas Road, west of Anacapa Drive, east of Crestview, south of and including Calle Higuera, Calle Converse, Sierra Mesa Drive, Alta Seguna Court, Alborada Drive and San Miguel Drive.
• Zone 4B (Partial reopening of Zone 4) – Area southeast and southwest of Beardsley Road, east of Central Avenue, north of and including Avenida de Autlan, all of Via Aracena to Crestview, west of Las Posas Road, north of West Ponderosa and south of Crestview Avenue.
• Zone 10 – The area that extends east of 12th Street to Willard Road, south to Hwy 126 along the Santa Clara River

Repopulation Considerations

Evacuations are a last resort for any public safety agency during an emergency, and those decisions are made with careful consideration for life safety. Likewise, repopulation efforts are a top priority after any event that forces an evacuation. However, depending on the circumstances, there are many safety precautions that need to take place before an area is considered safe to re-enter. 

• The danger has subsided and public safety personnel have left the area.
• Utility providers, such as Southern California Edison and SoCal Gas have inspected their equipment and restored services. 
• Water systems have been restored, repaired and tested for safety.
• Debris and/or hazardous materials have been addressed.

In areas where fire danger is still present, please continue to adhere to road closures and any evacuation orders or warnings and drive slowly and yield to emergency personnel in the area.  If you see electrical wires on the ground, stay clear and contact your power company immediately. Trees and poles with deep charring, particularly if still smoking, should be considered hazardous.  As you re-enter your property and evaluate damage, be aware that hazardous conditions may exist, particularly if a residence or out-building has burned. For a checklist of what to consider after a wildfire, click HERE.

Emergency Evacuation Shelter

Padre Serra Parish
5205 Upland Road
Camarillo, CA 93012

Large Animal Evacuation Center

**Ventura County Fairgrounds is at capacity and cannot accept any more animals. Please take large animals to Earl Warren Showgrounds. **

Santa Barbara Equine Evacuation Team is accepting large animals evacuated due to the Mountain Fire in Ventura County:

Earl Warren Showgrounds
3400 Calle Real, Gate C,
Santa Barbara, CA 93015
805-892-4484

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 CA-118
• Balcom Westbound from CA-118
• Center School Road at CA-118

Santa Paula Police Jurisdiction: 

• 12th Street Southbound from HWY 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 leach into the water system from materials burned in structures and pose health risks. 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. Additionally, 180 customers at the highest elevation in their system that are experiencing no water service until they can receive and hook up a standby generator, expected tomorrow. 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.

Air Quality

Ventura County Public Health Department cautions that unhealthy air quality related to the multiple fires affecting our county may become a concern. Air quality will be variable while there are active fires in the area. Please take the proper precautions to protect yourself and loved ones. Visit Mountain Fire Health-Related Information – Ventura County Public Health for more information.

Hazardous Materials

Wildfire impacted areas may carry the risk of exposing residents to hazardous substances. The Ventura County Public Health Officer has declared a Local Health Emergency. For advice from the Public Health Officer on avoiding contamination from hazardous substances, click HERE.

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.