Final Incident Update: Forward progress of the #GibbyFire has... been stopped at approximately 250 acres. Crews will remain on scene for mop-up and patrol. All shelter-in-place orders have been lifted. Ortega Highway will remain closed from Gateway to Grand in Riverside County.show more

#GibbyFire Update: Crews are making good progress. With the... smoke column less prevalent, we were able to get a more accurate acreage reading. The fire is currently 216 acres. Ortega Highway remains closed from La Pata Avenue through the Riverside County line.show more

#Border2Fire Update State Route 94 is now open, and... evacuation orders for the Honey Springs and Dulzura communities have been lifted and will be re-populated. ⚠️ Otay Lakes Road will remain closed. Please continue to stay alert and follow updates from local authorities.show more

#Oliviaincident; #VCFD is on scene of a Brush Fire... in the river bottom off of Olivias Park Drive in Ventura. Firefighters have stopped forward progress, and the fire is currently estimated at 28 acres. The fire was initially reported as 1-2 acres in medium brush with a moderate rate of spread. VCFD is in unified command with @venturacityfire and @oxnardfiredepartment. Approximately 100 firefighters were engaged in this incident, including engines, water tenders, dozers, hand crews. Crews will be remaining on scene for the next few hours mopping up hotspots within the fire footprint. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. #VCFD #venturacountyfire #venturacityfire #oxnardfireshow more

The Library Fire in the area of the Reagan... Library in Simi Valley has been mapped at 8.6 acres. The road to leading to the Reagan Library has now been re-opened. The fire was initially reported at 1:38pm, and approximately 70 firefighters were dispatched to the incident. Multiple units have been now been released from the fire, but some firefighters will be remaining on scene for the next few hours mopping up hot spots and reinforcing control lines. VCFD’s UAS (drone) operators are on scene and surveying the fire footprint from the air to ensure all hotspots are identified and fully extinguished by ground crews. There were no injuries reported, no structures damaged or threatened and no evacuation orders issued. The cause of the fire is under investigation.show more

Tonight police remain at the scene of a serious... incident on the Moor road in Clonoe in County Tyrone. A car crashed through the shop of the petrol station around midday. One person has been seriously hurt. We are currently waiting on a Police Service NI update. #UTVshow more

#mountainfire update; The fire is currently at 20,596 acres... with 7% containment. There are currently 2,420 personnel on scene, including 378 engines, 20 Water Tenders, 34 Hand Crews, 17 Dozers and 14 helicopters. VCFD is in unified command with CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 5 and we are incredibly grateful for the support of our mutual aid partners. Damage assessment teams are in process of identifying and verifying the number of structures that have been impacted. Our thoughts are with all of members of our local Ventura County community through this devastating incident. The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain with dry and receptive fuels that continue to challenge containment efforts. Fire activity has decreased due to a decrease in winds over the area. A large animal evacuation center has been established at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara. A public information hotline has been established. Affected residents can call 805-465-6650 for assistance. Evacuation orders remain in place. Residents are encouraged to visit for the most current evacuation information. An evacuation center has been setup at Padre Serra Parrish at 5205 Upland Rd in Camarillo. The video is from inside of the Ventura County Air Unit Firehawks as they perform water drops over the fire yesterday.show more

#mountainfire update; The fire is currently impacting the Camarillo... Heights area and is estimated at 8,800 acres. Numerous structures have been impacted by this fast-moving fire. Firefighters first priority continues to be life safety and we are strongly encouraging all residents in impacted areas to follow evacuation orders. A temporary evacuation shelter has been established at Padre Serra Parish 5205 Upland Road in Camarillo We urge all residents to follow for the latest incident and evacuation updates.show more

#SandyFire afternoon update: Firefighters on the ground and in... the air continue battling the Sandy Fire in steep, stubborn terrain. The images and video below are from the northeastern portion of the fire near the Sequoia Ave area in Simi Valley. Crews are deploying hose lines and constructing handlines to strengthen containment efforts, while air tankers continue dropping retardant ahead of the fire to slow its spread. Approximately 900 firefighters remain assigned to the incident. For the latest evacuation warnings and orders, monitor County of Ventura SVPD City of Simi Valley Ventura County Sheriff Ventura County Sheriff OESshow more

#RanchoFire UPDATE: As mentioned in the last post, forward... progress has stopped. Hand crews and engine companies have established a containment line around the fire, connecting with the wide bulldozer lines. Resources, including helicopters and fire engines, are starting to be released. Firefighters are now 100% focused on mopping up, ensuring every hotspot will be extinguished tonight. County of Ventura VenturaCoAirUnit #LAFD Talk 💬 LACoFD Ventura County Sheriffshow more

#MissionFire [update] More accurate mapping now places the fire's... acreage at 3 acres. Unfortunately, one residential structure was destroyed. Firefighters will remain on scene for several hours to strengthen control lines and mitigate hazards.show more

San Clemente - Firefighters are on scene in the... 300 block of Avenida San Pablo for a vegetation fire. Forward progress of the fire has been stopped. No damage to structures. No cause determined yet.show more

#RanchoFire forward progress of the fire is stopped. Good... progress is being made on the brushfire, which is now approximately 13 acres. The fire is located on the right-hand side of the southbound 101 freeway at the 23 freeway. Hose lines have been extended, and helicopters are making water drops at the head of the fire. Right now, bulldozers are ringing an outer perimeter as a contingency line. County of Ventura VenturaCoAirUnit LACoFD LAFD 🔥 Ventura County Sheriffshow more

#acaciafire; Forward progress on the fire has been stopped... and crews have a wet line around the fire. Firefighters and made a quick and aggressive attack on this fire with multiple engines, one of our handcrews, and coordinated water drops by our Firehawk helicopters. Crews will be remaining on scene another 1-2 hours mopping up hot spots across the fire footprint. Video: One of our Firehawk helicopters making a water drop over the fire.show more

#MountainFire UPDATE: The fire has crossed Highway 118 and... is now impacting the Camarillo Heights area. Evacuation orders are in effect, and we urge residents to follow these orders for their safety. Several individuals have been injured and transported to local hospitals. Numerous structures are currently threatened. Due to extreme wind conditions, fixed-wing aircraft are unable to assist in firefighting efforts. Ground crews, helicopters and mutual aid resources are actively working to protect lives and property. For the latest information on road closures and evacuation zones, please visit County of Ventura VenturaCoAirUnit Ventura County Sheriff LAFD 🔥 Ventura County Fire Camarilloshow more