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 ...
At least 192 structures destroyed by Mountain Fire in Ventura County
At least 192 structures were destroyed by a fan-flamed wildfire that quickly spread to more than 20,000 acres in Ventura County, officials announced in a press conference Monday.
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.
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.
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.
Ventura County avocado farmer loses crops in Mountain Fire, says his retirement plan is now gone
For the last nearly 25 years, Sergio Acevedo said he poured his heart and soul into his farm. Now, the 75-year-old says his retirement is down to "nothing."
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.
Over 200 buildings destroyed by Ventura County Mountain Fire
At least 200 structures, including homes, have been destroyed alongside an additional 90 damaged in the ongoing wind-fanned Mountain Fire in Ventura County, fire officials said Tuesday morning.
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.
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,
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Update: Mountain Fire in Ventura County – 48% containment reached
Mountain Fire initially started 8:51 a.m. Nov. 6 in Ventura County. It has burned 20,629.8 acres after being active ...
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A Firefighter basecamp in Ventura provides a self-sufficient city for crews across California battling the Ventura County Mountain Fire
A Firefighter basecamp in Ventura provides a self-sufficient city for crews across California battling the Ventura ...
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Weather conditions turn favorable as crews ‘button up’ the Mountain fire in Ventura County
Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner noted that those who feel the increased winds may be anxious, but the fire ...
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 ...
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 ...
Mountain Fire Update: California Fire Threatens Critical Infrastructure
The Mountain Fire in Southern California continues to threaten critical infrastructure after destroying over 130 homes and ...
Slower winds aid crews battling destructive Mountain fire in Camarillo
Firefighters on Saturday were gaining ground on the wildfire that ravaged more than 130 structures as gusty winds subsided.