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Ventura and Santa Barbara counties are included in this list, fall is peak wildfire time in this area.
🍂 History has shown us that some of California’s largest and most destructive wildfires have ignited during the fall months.
The shift in seasons can bring cooler mornings and shorter days, but it doesn’t mean the wildfire threat is over.
Dry conditions, along with strong winds and low humidity, can create dangerous fire weather.
This is the time to stay prepared, not let your guard down.
Pack a go-bag, review your evacuation plan with your family, and avoid all activities that create a spark during #RedFlagWarnings. Preparing NOW can make a big difference when wildfires spark near you.
👉 Start preparing your wildfire action plan at: ReadyForWildfire.org
#CALFIRE #Wildfires #Equinox #Preparedness #OneLessSpark
ALT The graphic details the names of California's largest and most destructive Fall wildfires. Top five most destructive fall wildfires in California: 1. Camp Fire, Butte County 2018 — 153,000 acres, 18,800 structures lost, 85 deaths. 2. Tubbs Fire, Napa and Sonoma 2017 — 36,800 acres, 5,600 structures lost, 22 deaths. 3. Cedar Fire, San Diego 2003 — 273,000 acres, 2,800 structures lost, 15 deaths. 4. Tunnel Fire, Oakland Hills 1991 — 1,600 acres, 2,900 structures lost, 25 deaths. 5. Woolsey Fire, Los Angeles and Ventura 2018 — 97,000 acres, 1,600 structures lost, 3 deaths
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#BREAKING | Sounds like a truck rolled over at the #CanyonFire incident. They are calling this an “IWI” An Incident Within an Incident. Possible multiple injuries on scene. Audio in video below.
#GiffordFire is still very active burning in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties
#GiffordFire: Footage of fire activity on the west side of the fire on Hwy 166 to just east of the Pine Cyn USFS Station.
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With deep sorrow, the Ventura County Fire Department announces the line of duty death of Engineer Thomas “Tommy” James Daniel Minadeo at the age of 32.
Engineer Minadeo dedicated his life to serving and protecting the community with unwavering commitment, professionalism, and heart. His bravery, dedication, and kindness left an indelible mark on those he worked alongside and the countless lives he touched.
Minadeo joined the Ventura County Fire Department as a fire control worker in 2015. In 2017, he was hired as a firefighter, graduating from Academy 54. He was assigned to Truck 54 in Camarillo, Station 26 in Santa Paula, Station 31 in Thousand Oaks, Station 51 in El Rio, Station 55 in Camarillo and Station 53 in Port Hueneme. Tommy promoted to engineer in 2022 and served his final assignment at Station 45 in Simi Valley.
Minadeo was diagnosed with job-related cancer last October and had been undergoing treatment.
“Tommy was part of our fire family for nearly 10 years, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with us in response to our community’s public safety needs,” Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said. “We now stand with Tommy’s family in grieving his passing and supporting each other.”
River bottom fire near Santa Paula
#acaciafire; #VCFD is on scene of an approximately 2 acre brush fire off in the river bottom off Acacia Road in the City of Santa Paula. Units on scene are reporting a moderate rate of spread in medium fuels pushed by a 10-15mph wind. Firefighters are aggressively working to attack the head of the fire.
@CountyVentura @santapaulacity
Good job @LASDHQ
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Make sure you are not conducting any activity that has a potential to cause sparks this week!
HEADS UP!!! A LIFE-THREATENING, DESTRUCTIVE, Widespread Windstorm is expected Tue afternoon-Weds morning across much of Ventura/LA Co. Areas not typically windy will be impacted. See graphic for areas of greatest concern. Stay indoors, away from windows, expect poweroutages. #LA
ALT A Life Threatening and destructive windstorm is expected Tuesday Afternoon through Wednesday morning for much of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. The areas of greatest concern include: Highways 118/210 corridors, the San Gabriel, Santa Susana, and Santa Monica Mountains & Foothills, the San Gabriel and San Fernando Valleys,. As well as the following cities: Pasadena, Burbank, San Fernando, Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Simi Valley, Sylmar, Porter Ranch, Altadena, La Crescenta, and Malibu.
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The Mountain Fire remains at 19,904 acres and is 98% contained. 100% containment is anticipated tomorrow and this will be the final update on the fire.
Today, crews continued tactical patrols and community outreach efforts.
A Local Assistance Center (LAC) is located at the Ventura County Office of Education, 5100 Adolfo Rd in Camarillo. The LAC will be open Monday - Saturday from 9am to 7pm.
VCFD’s Public Information Center at Fire Station 55, 403 Valley Vista Drive in Camarillo will be open from 8am to 6pm tomorrow and staffed with Firefighters and Fire Prevention staff to help support community needs.
For more details on resources to help support recovery efforts, please visit VCRecovers.org.
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Did you know there are various agencies assisting with the #MountainFire? Here are some of the agencies you might see around the area. For more information, visit VCemergency.org.
#VCFD #VenturaCountyFire @CountyVentura @venturaSheriff @SantaPaulaCity #CityCamarillo @CALFIRE
Stay safe and if you feel unsafe don’t wait for the evacuation order.
#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 VCEmergency.com for the latest incident and evacuation updates.
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#MountainFire - MEDIA ALERT
A press conference has been scheduled regarding the Mountain Fire. Members of the media are encouraged to attend for updates directly from operational leaders on the fire’s status and response efforts.
What: Mountain Fire Press Conference
Where: 3100 Wright Rd., Camarillo, CA 93010
When: 4:00 p.m.
Map: maps.app.goo.gl/h2KWBnJSEA8B…
Stay vigilant and make sure you’re not conducting activity that may cause sparks. Be prepared for power outages!
Widespread critical #FireWeather conditions are expected across SoCal late Tue through Thu afternoon due to strong NE #SantaAnaWinds and dry conditions. Use extreme caution with any ignition sources, stay alert, and follow instruction from emergency officials.
2nd alarm #Rutherford Structure fire in Old Town Goleta
