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(November 6, 2024, 6PM)
There are TWO active incidents in Ventura County this evening: Mountain Fire & Santa Ana Wind Event/Public Safety Power Shutoff
MOUNTAIN FIRE
Just before 9am, Wednesday November 6, 2024, a fast-moving brush fire broke out in the Somis area, just west of Balcom Canyon Road. The intense Santa Ana wind event already in progress quickly spread the fire south and west across Hwy 118 and into the Camarillo Heights area.
As of this report, the fire has burned approximately 10,430 acres, prompting multiple Evacuation Order and Road closures. Ventura County Fire and Ventura County Sheriff had augmented staff in anticipation of the weather event. Sheriff’s Emergency Services activated the Emergency Operations Center to support the incident. The VCEmergency.com website was activated to provide real-time incident updates throughout the event. An information hotline is open and may be reached at 805-465-6650.
Ventura County Sheriff and Ventura County Fire hosted a press conference at 4pm on Wednesday to provide updates on the fire suppression efforts. A CalFire Incident Management Team has been requested and is expected to engage in the firefight on Thursday evening.
Evacuations
There are currently seven Evacuation Orders and two Evacuation Warnings in place from Somis and across Camarillo to the 101 freeway. Exact locations may be viewed using the Ventura County Sheriff Emergency Services- Incident Dashboard.
Emergency Shelter
A Temporary Evacuation Point was established for impacted residents at Padre Serra Parish, located at 5205 Upland Road, Camarillo, CA 93012. The same location will be open as an Emergency Shelter for those residents impacted by evacuations. Shelter operations will be evaluated based on incident needs.
Large animals have been evacuated to the Ventura County Fairgrounds, located at 10 E. Harbor Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001. The Camarillo Animal Shelter is taking small animals impacted by Evacuation Orders at 600 Aviation Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010.
Road Closures
Road closures are in effect in evacuated areas, including South Mountain Road, Hwy 118 / East Los Angeles Avenue, between City of Ventura and Tierra Rejada Road, Balcom Canyon Road and Lewis Road. Exact locations may be viewed using the Ventura County Sheriff Emergency Services- Incident Dashboard.
SANTA ANA WIND EVENT/PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF
A Red Flag Warning remains in effect throughout Ventura County through Thursday evening due to continued gusty northeast (Santa Ana) winds. Wind are currently blowing across much of Ventura County at 20-30 mph, with gusts exceeding 40 mph. Additional information can be found at National Weather Service.
Southern California Edison
Southern California Edison (SCE) continues to public safety power shutoffs related to this event. Currently, portions of 12 circuits have been de-energized, resulting in approximately 20,000 residents without power. 23 Circuits are being considered for imminent shutoffs and portions of 14 additional circuits are still being monitored for potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). SCE Community Resource Centers will be open Wednesday, November 6th and Thursday, November 7th at:
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
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