Mountain Fire (2024)
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| Coordinates | 34°19′05″N 118°58′05″W / 34.318°N 118.968°W |
| Statistics | |
| Perimeter | 0 percent contained |
| Burned area | 1,500 acres (607 ha; 2 sq mi; 6 km2) |
| Impacts | |
| Non-fatal injuries | >1 |
The Mountain Fire is an active wildfire burning in Ventura County, Southern California. The fire has burned 1,500 acres (610 hectares) and caused multiple injuries.
Progression
The cause of the Mountain Fire is listed as under investigation by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).[1] The fire was first reported at 8:50 a.m. PST "near the 7900 block of Balcom Canyon Road and Bradley Road", according to CBS News and the Ventura County Fire Department.[2] The fire grew to approximately 1,000 acres (400 ha) in the hour after its ignition. At approximately 11:00 a.m., the fire crossed State Route 118 and began to impinge on the Camarillo Heights neighborhood.[2] As of November 6, 2024[update], the fire has burned 1,500 acres (610 ha) and is zero percent contained.[2]
Effects
Multiple people have been injured in the fire and multiple structures have been destroyed.[2] Evacuation orders were issued for parts of Ventura County.[3]
See also
References
- ^ "Mountain Fire". California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Fioresi, Dean (November 6, 2024). "Mountain Fire in Moorpark fueled by strong winds amid Red Flag warnings in California". CBS News. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ Jiménez, Jesus (November 6, 2024). "Brush Fires in Southern California Prompt Evacuations and Power Outages". The New York Times. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
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