#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

#mountainfire update; as of 10:30 pm the fire is... currently at 14,187 acres, with at least 800 firefighters currently assigned to the incident. Firefighting operations continue through the night with both ground resources and night flying helicopters. Hundreds of mutual aid firefighters continue to arrive on scene from throughout California. Numerous structures have been impacted by this fast-moving fire. Due to safety concerns, damage estimates will begin tomorrow. An evacuation center has been established at Padre Sierra Parish at 5205 Upland Road in Camarillo. We continue to encourage residents to follow for the latest incident updates and evacuation information.show more

#lagunafire #VCFD and our partner agencies Ventura City Fire,... Oxnard Fire, and Federal Fire Ventura County continue an aggressive attack on the fire burning off Laguna Road in the Oxnard plains. The fire is currently estimated at 15 acres. VCSO has issued evacuation orders for the Cal State Channel Islands Campus and fire resources are in place evaluating any potential structure threats. Residents are encouraged to follow and download the Watch Duty app for the latest evacuation updates and fire information. Video: Inside one of our Firehawk helicopters involved in water dropping operations 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

Sandy Fire Update - 5/19 6pm 1,698 acres 5%... containment 869 firefighters assigned to the fire 43,702 residents under evacuation orders 399 residents under evacuation warning VCFD and our partner agencies including CAL FIRE, LA County Fire, LA City Fire, and many others continue an aggressive firefight on the Sandy Fire. Evacuation orders have been added to areas east of the fire, and we encourage all residents in the area to follow emergency.venturacounty.govfor the latest evacuation updates. We are grateful to all the partner agencies who have responded to support and protect our community. Video: VCFD Copter 5 - a Firehawk helicopter making water drops along Division A of the fire.show more

#kennethfire; Forward progress of the Kenneth fire has been... stopped, and the fire is currently holding at 960 acres with 0% containment. Approximately 400 Firefighters will remain on scene through the night, continuing to provide structure protection and knock down hot spots. There are no reported structures damaged or destroyed. All evacuation orders in Los Angeles County have been reduced to evacuation warnings. Evacuation warnings issued in Ventura County have been lifted.show more

#JanssBrushFire VCFD firefighters are on scene of a 2-acre... brush fire with a potential to grow to approximately 10 acres. Three water-dropping helicopters are making good progress on the fire, which is currently posing no threat to structures or infrastructure. Approximately 40 fire engines and 109 personnel are assigned to the incident. The fire is burning in medium fuels with a slow rate of spread in the area of Janss Fire Road. County of Venturashow 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

#autoincident; #VCFD along with Ventura City Fire and Oxnard... Fire Are on scene of a brush fire in the river bottom off North Ventura Blvd in Ventura. The fire is currently at 5 acres in medium fuels with a moderate rate of spread. Approximately 75 firefighters are on scene working to stop forward spread of the fire.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

Oregon: The newly started Evans Creek Road Fire, has... exploded in activity. The fire is burning 14 Miles Northeast of Rogue River in Jackson County. Last updated at 75 acres, it is displaying extreme fire activity. A VLAT has been ordered, and multiple engines and helicopters are on scene. Fire weather and Red Flags are forecast into the weekend over the fire area.show more

BREAKING: Sahag-Mesrob Armenian School has been engulfed in flames... due to the ongoing fires in Los Angeles County, specifically the Eaton Canyon Fire. The fast-moving brush fire, which broke out at 6:12 p.m. on Tuesday, has prompted evacuation orders for several areas, including Altadena, Pasadena, Arcadia, Sierra Madre, and all of La Cañada Flintridge. Some parts of Glendale are also under evacuation orders as authorities work to contain the blaze. This is a developing story, and we will provide more information as it becomes available. Residents are urged to stay informed and follow evacuation instructions. Video submitted by a community member.show 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

The #SandyFire in Ventura County has grown to more... than 1,364 acres since starting yesterday morning. More than 10,000 homes are under evacuation orders, with another 3,500 under evacuation warnings in the Simi Valley area. High temperatures, drying fuels, and critical fire weather are increasing wildfire conditions across California. Fire spreads fast. Waiting to prepare is not an option. Take action now: ✅ Sign up for local emergency alerts 🛣️ Know multiple evacuation routes 🎒 Have your go-bag packed and ready to grab 📢If an evacuation order is issued, leave immediately. 🔗 Build your Wildfire Action Plan: For the latest wildfire updates, evacuation information, incident maps, and safety resources, visit #CALFIREReady #WildfireAwareness #VenturaCounty #Evacuate Ventura County Fireshow 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

Pray for Myrtle Beach SC and our firefighters at... my old department Horry County Fire Rescue. Currently over 200 acres are burning with sustained winds. Those winds are supposed to pick up tonight. Thousands of structures are in in the area. 🥲🙏🏼show more

Arizona: A great look at the terrain crews and... Fire Managers are working with on the Horton Fire. Full suppression tactics are being used, including firing Ops to box the fire in, which also reduces exposure for resources in the steeps. A community meeting will be held tomorrow in Payson to update the local residents on the fire. It is suspected to be human caused and an investigation continues. SW Area IMT 1 will assume command of the fire. Thanks to the subscriber who shared this breathtaking view of the Horton Fire. 🙏 The fire was mapped at 1,074 acres.show more