Emergency Information for Neighboring Jurisdictions
- Updated: November 7, 2024
- 1:19 PM
Ventura County Incidents
A press conference is scheduled for Thursday, November 7th at 10:00 am. 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 19,643 acres with 0% containment. Fire agencies from across Southern California are now on scene assisting in suppression efforts over the next several days. Numerous evacuation orders remain in effect and will continue through Thursday.
Personnel from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office are working closely with the incident management team to ensure a timely repopulation of evacuated areas when it is safe to do so. Personnel from Ventura County Sheriff’s Emergency Services will be working throughout the day to conduct damage assessment, ultimately working to start the recovery process and secure state and federal assistance.
On 11/6/2024, Ventura County Sheriff Jim Fryhoff issued a Local Emergency Proclamation and has requested California Governor Gavin Newsom proclaim a State of Emergency for the areas impacted. These emergency proclamations are vital steps to activating state and federal assistance programs for both fire suppression efforts and assisting residents.
An information Hotline is available for residents by calling 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 7 – The area north of Hwy 101 and south and east of Beardsley Avenue, and south of Central Avenue
- 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 ORDERS are in effect:
- Ventura LIFTED – This evacuation was lifted at 5:34 pm on 11/6/2024
- Ventura Police Department issued an Evacuation Warning for the East end of the City of Ventura, from Petit Road east to the City Limits.
Emergency Evacuation Shelter
Padre Serra Parish
5205 Upland Road
Camarillo, CA 93012
Large Animal Evacuation Center
* Update 11/7/24 at 11:28 AM: Large Animal Evacuation Center nearing capacity. MUST CALL 805.388.4341 BEFORE BRINGING ANY ANIMALS TO FAIRGOUNDS!
An evacuation center has been established for large animals at the Ventura County Fairgrounds:
Ventura County Fairgrounds (Gate 3 – 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
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
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
- South Mountain Road from San Cayetano Street to South Mountain Lemon Road
- 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.
Direct Relief will be providing free N95 masks to residents of Ventura County in response to the Mountain Fire.
Ventura Family YMCA
3760 Telegraph Road
Ventura, CA 93003
Hours: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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.
Mountain Fire
Updated 11/7/2024 at 6:31 am
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 14,187 acres with 0% containment. Fire agencies from across Southern California are now on scene assisting in suppression efforts over the next several days. Numerous evacuation orders remain in effect and will continue through Thursday.
Personnel from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office are working closely with the incident management team to ensure a timely repopulation of evacuated areas when it is safe to do so. Personnel from Ventura County Sheriff’s Emergency Services will be working throughout the day to conduct damage assessment, ultimately working to start the recovery process and secure state and federal assistance.
On 11/6/2024, Ventura County Sheriff Jim Fryhoff issued a Local Emergency Proclamation and has requested California Governor Gavin Newsom proclaim a State of Emergency for the areas impacted. These emergency proclamations are vital steps to activating state and federal assistance programs for both fire suppression efforts and assisting residents.
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
- Zone 9- The area east of Santa Paula Community Golf Course, north along Santa Clara River, west of South Mountain Road at Sespe Street, south to Bixby Road
- Zone 10 – An area extending east of 12th Street to Willard Road, south of HWY 126 along Santa Clara River
Evacuation Warning
- Zone 8 – An area extending south of South Mountain Road, east of Briggs Road, and west of 12th Street and Bixby Road.
- Ventura LIFTED – This evacuation was lifted at 5:34 pm on 11/6/2024
- Ventura Police Department issued an Evacuation Warning for the East end of the City of Ventura, from Petit Road east to the City Limits.
Road Closures
- Northbound Lewis Road at Las Posas Road
- Eastbound Highway 118 at Wells Road
- Westbound Highway 118 at Tierra Rejada Road
Emergency Evacuation Shelter
Padre Serra Parish
5205 Upland Road
Camarillo, CA 93012
Large Animal Evacuation Center
An evacuation center has been established for large animals at the Ventura County Fairgrounds:
Ventura County Fairgrounds (Gate 3 – 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 Ventura County Office of Education.
Hotline
An information hotline is available by for residents by calling 805-465-6650.
Santa Ana Wind Event & the Potential for Public Safety Power Shutoffs
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
Southern California Edison has opened Customer Resource Centers for residents impacted by power outages. Resource centers will be open Wednesday, November 6th and Thursday November 7th at the locations below:
Arroyo Vista Recreation Center
Magnolia Room
4550 Tierra Rejada Road
Moorpark, CA 93021
Hours: 8am-10pm
Simi Valley Senior Center
3900 Avenida Simi
Simi Valley, CA 93063
Hours: 8am-10pm
Ventura Beach Marriott
2055 Harbor Blvd.
Ventura, CA 93001
Hours: 8am–10pm
Public Safety Power Shutoff Monitored & De-Energized Circuits
Real-Time Incident Dashboard & Map
