Mountain Fire, Ventura County

Update: Mountain Fire remains 79% contained, 20,630 acres affected in Ventura County
Mountain Fire initially started 8:51 a.m. Nov. 6 in Ventura County. It has burned 20,630 acres after being active for eight days. By Thursday morning, a crew of 1,487 firefighters effectively contained 79% of the fire. The cause of it is still under ...
Firefighters defend response to 20,000-acre Mountain Fire still burning in Ventura County
Nearly a week after the destructive Mountain Fire destroyed more than a hundred buildings and torched tens of thousands of acres of brush in Ventura County, firefighters are defending their response to the blaze as some residents return to their burnt homes.
Mountain Fire takes toll on Ventura County's agriculture industry. Here's what to know
Officials have started to assess damage to agricultural land in the Mountain Fire burn scar. Here's what to know.
Firefighters continue to make progress in battle against Mountain fire in Ventura County
The Mountain fire has burned more than 20,000 acres and destroyed 134 structures in Ventura County. It was about 26% contained as of Sunday morning.
California's Mountain Fire in Ventura County burns 20,000 acres as "environmental recipe" fuels blaze
Driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, the Mountain Fire in Ventura County forced more than 10,000 people to flee their homes as it exploded by thousands of acres, injuring people and destroying homes in its path.
Mountain Fire in Ventura County grows as fire crews ramp up containment
The Mountain Fire destroyed 132 structures, including many homes, in the Camarillo and Moorpark areas of Ventura County. See a wildfire update.
Map: Mountain Fire evacuations continue to expand in Ventura County
On Thursday morning, new evacuations were ordered for areas of Santa Paula and Bardsdale, along the Santa Clara River.
Fire crews gain greater control over destructive Mountain Fire in Ventura County
Favorable weather conditions helped fire crews gain more control over the Mountain Fire, which has destroyed more than 100 structures in Ventura County.
Paradise lost: Ventura County avocado orchard destroyed in Mountain Fire
Mountain Fire in Ventura County destroyed an avocado orchard, which once was a Somis man's dream, retirement plant and paradise,
Mountain Fire community meeting held in Ventura County
Ventura County residents impacted by the Mountain Fire gathered Wednesday night to help find a way forward after more than 20,000 acres burned and 200 structures destroyed. Rick Chambers reports on Nov.
Mountain Fire reaches 48% containment in Ventura County
By Rebekah Ludman Click here for updates on this story 11/12/24 (LAPost.com) — Fire crews from Los Angeles and Orange counties and across California continue to work Tuesday to battle a wildfire in Ventura County.
Breaking: University Fire reported in Ventura County on Nov. 14
A new wildfire was reported today at 4:18 a.m. in Ventura County. University Fire has been burning on private land for two ...
Weather conditions turn favorable as crews ‘button up’ the Mountain fire in Ventura County
Higher humidity levels will mitigate any risks that wind increases Tuesday will bring as officials describe a positive ...
Residents impacted by Mountain Fire in Ventura County gather at local fire station
Many residents in Ventura County impacted by the Mountain Fire, which has scorched 20,630 acres and is 31% contained, ...
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Roundup: Fire guts RV in Ventura, more news
Crews got the fire under control in about 20 minutes, Hughes said, and protected the structures nearby. The other homes had ...
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SoCal Edison sued in connection with Mountain Fire
As the investigation into the Mountain Fire’s origins continues, a class action lawsuit was filed Nov. 8 alleging that the Ventura County blaze was started by Southern California Edison’s equipment.
Mountain Fire now 48% contained while tally of homes destroyed nears 200
The Mountain Fire is largely "buttoned up," Ventura County's fire chief Dustin Gardner said at a news conference Monday ...
Wallis Annenberg commits to $100K donation for Mountain Fire fund
The Mountain Fire fund has so far collected and distributed more than $90,000, officials said. A new donation may soon double ...
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Wells Fargo announces grants for Mountain Fire recovery
Fundraising for victims of the Mountain Fire got a significant boost on Nov. 13 when Wells Fargo announced a $100,000 grant to support Ventura County Community Foundation and recovery efforts.