The Mountain Fire ignited on the morning of November 6, swiftly advancing through the areas of Moorpark and Camarillo, Ventura County. High winds propelled the flames into nearby neighborhoods, leading to the destruction of more than 200 structures and damaging an additional 90 buildings.
As of Tuesday morning, the fire spans 20,630 acres and is 48% contained, according to Cal Fire. Santa Ana winds fueled the fire’s rapid spread, forcing evacuations across multiple communities. However, recent shifts to milder weather conditions have begun to aid firefighters in containment efforts.
Mountain Fire Road Closures
To ensure public safety, several roads remain closed within Ventura County Sheriff, California Highway Patrol, and Ventura County Public Works jurisdictions.
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 to 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
Evacuation Zones
Fire officials have designated multiple evacuation zones due to the high fire risk in the area.
Zone 1C
Zone 2: East of CA-118, south of Southern Pacific Milling Road, north of West Mountain Road
Zone 3: South of Hwy 118, west of Aggen Road, north of San Miguel Drive, east of Garrido Drive and Piropo Court
Zone 3B
Zone 4E: South and east of Valley Vista Drive, west of Esteban Drive and Corriente Court, some residences on Calle Converse and Calle Alberca
Zone 6: South of the Santa Clara River, east of Los Angeles Avenue, north of Saticoy County Club, and west of Briggs Road
Zone 8: West of Santa Paula Community Golf Course, north to Santa Clara River, south to Somis
Zone 12B
Evacuation Warnings
Additional areas remain under evacuation warnings.
Zone 1A: East of La Vista Avenue, south of West and East La Loma Avenue, west of Bradley Road, north of CA-118
Zone 1B
Zone 9
Zone 11A
Zone 12A
A community meeting is planned for Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Rancho-Campana High School Performing Arts Center in Camarillo for residents affected by the fire.
Since the fire started last Wednesday, at least five civilians and one firefighter have sustained injuries. The Mountain Fire has currently scorched 20,630 acres and remains at 48% containment.
Fire activity was minimal overnight, with 2,399 personnel working on the incident.
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