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    The young couple’s house was destroyed in a fire 1 year after they moved in

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    Last update: Friday, 8 November 2024 01:05 GMT

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    CAMARILLO, Calif. (KABC) — Thousands of residents were forced to flee a fast-moving wildfire called the Mountain Fire that destroyed dozens of homes in several communities in Ventura County.

    The Mountain Fire had reached 20,400 acres with no containment as of Thursday afternoon, Cal Fire said. The fire is now moving toward the communities of Santa Paula and Somis after destroying parts of Camarillo. The cause of the fire is being investigated.

    The out-of-control brush fire broke out around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday near the 7900 block of Balcom Canyon Road and Bradley Road. The fire department initially described the incident as a two-alarm fire that burned 250 acres, but it quickly erupted due to strong Santa Ana winds and dry brush in the area.

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    Mountain Fire evacuations, road closures, evacuation shelter in Moorpark

    Evacuation orders:

    • Zone 1 – North of Somis: Areas north of East Los Angeles Boulevard/Hwy 118, west of Balcom Canyon Road, and east of La Vista Boulevard
    • Zone 2 – Saticoy Country Club: East of Los Angeles Ave/Hwy 118 and south of the Santa Clara River and north of Beardsley Road
    • Zone 3 – Areas south of Hwy 118, west of N. Lewis Road, north of North Loop Drive and Mission Drive, and east of Fairway Drive
    • Zone 4 – West Camarillo (Las Posas/Spanish Hills areas): north of Las Posas Road, south and east of Central Avenue and Beardsley Road, and west of Anacapa Drive
    • District 6 – Area extending south of the Santa Clara River, east of Los Angeles Boulevard, north of Saticoy County Club, and west of Briggs Road
    • Zone 8 – An area extending south of South Mountain Road, east of Briggs Road, and west of 12th Street and Bixby Road
    • Zone 9 – Area east of Santa Paula Community Golf Course, north along the Santa Clara River, west of South Mountain Road at Sespe Street, south to Bixby Road
    • Zone 10 – An area along the Santa Clara River from east of 12th Street to Willard Road, south of HWY 126
    • Zone 11 – South of the Santa Clara River, north of the ridge base of South Mountain in the rock quarry, west of Grimes Canyon Road, east of San Cayetano Street
    • Zone 12 – Area north of Los Angeles Boulevard, west of Grimes Canyon Road, east of San Caytano Avenue, south of the ridge base of South Mountain in the rock quarry
    • Independent Somis: West to Saticoy Country Club, east to Balcom Canyon Road, south to Highway 118.

    Evacuation warnings:

    • Zone 7 – Area north of Hwy 101, south and east of Beardsley Boulevard, and south of Central Boulevard

    Closed roads:

    • Lewis Trail Going North in Las Posas
    • Eastbound Highway 118 at Wells Road
    • Westbound Highway 118 at Tierra Rejada Road
    • Stockton Road between Waters and Balcom Canyon

    Temporary evacuation shelter:
    Padre Serra Parish
    5205 Plateau Road
    Camarillo, CA 93012

    Large animal evacuation center:
    The Ventura County Fairgrounds is at full capacity and will no longer be able to accommodate large evacuated animals.
    If someone has a horse or livestock that needs to be evacuated, call the Ventura County Animal Services main number at 805 388-4341 for details on an alternative location to board them.

    Small animal evacuation center:
    Ventura County Animal Services (Camarillo Airport)
    600 Aviation Ride
    Camarillo, 93010

    Fire information line:
    805-465-6650

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    07 November 2024 01:08 GMT

    The young couple’s house was destroyed in a fire 1 year after they moved in

    Neighbors in the Las Posas Estates area say a young couple had just moved into the house about a year ago. All that remains standing now are their mailbox and some remains of the fireplace.

    Dozens of houses were destroyed due to heavy rain Mountain Fever in Ventura County.

    Eyewitness News reporter Sophie Flay was reporting that several homes were on fire on Garrido Drive in the Las Posas Estates neighborhood, including one that was completely destroyed.

    Neighbors say a young couple had just moved into the house about a year ago. All that remains standing now are their mailbox and some remains of the fireplace.

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    07 November 2024 02:49 GMT

    When will wind conditions improve?

    According to ABC7’s chief meteorologist Dallas Raines, wind speeds in the Camarillo area will see an interruption between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m. Thursday, but gusts will still be between 20-35 mph during that period. The wind is expected to ease from the evening hours, but the red flag warning will still be in effect.

    Here’s a look at Thursday’s predictions.

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    07 November 2024 01:32 GMT

    Map: This is where the Mountain Fire burns

    The Mountain Fire started just before 9 a.m. in the area of ​​Balcom Canyon Road and Bradley Road in Somis.

    Driven by strong Santa Ana winds, it reached more than 10,000 acres in a few hours and destroyed dozens of homes in Camarillo.

    Here’s a look at where the Mountain Fire is burning now.

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    07 November 2024 01:35 GMT

    16:00 briefing: 0% containment, unsafe conditions to assess damage

    At the press conference held at 16:00, fire department officials conveyed the following developments:

    – The fire is 0% under control
    – The exact number of damaged or destroyed structures cannot be determined at this time as access to the area is unsafe. They expect to start counting on Thursday.
    – Two people affected by the smoke were taken to a hospital in the region. Their condition was unknown.
    – Fire moved dangerously fast and was detected more than 4.5 miles away
    – Investigation into the fire continues
    – Fire burning southwest of Highway 101 corridor

    Ventura County Fire Capt. Trevor Johnson said when firefighters arrived they had to get people out of their homes to save lives.

    Sheriff Jim Fryhoff said thousands of residents were told to evacuate, with authorities going door to door and roaming the streets with sirens on. He said that there are always people who do not want to leave, they will not force them to leave.

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