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Mountain Fire burned multiple homes in Camarillo, Moorpark, Somis
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Mountain Fire burned multiple homes in Camarillo, Moorpark, Somis

Last update: Wednesday, 6 November 2024 22:52 GMT

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CAMARILLO, Calif. — Hundreds of residents have been forced to flee a fast-moving wildfire in Ventura County, called the Mountain Fire, that has already damaged scores of homes. AIR7’s Chris Cristi estimated 40-50 homes were burned from what he could see.

The out-of-control wildfire broke out around 9:30 a.m. near the 7900 block of Balcom Canyon Road and Bradley Road. The fire department described the incident as a two-alarm fire that burned 250 acres, but it quickly exploded and is currently unextinguished. More than 10,000 acres.

The fire has crossed Highway 118 and is now threatening the Camarillo Heights area.

ABC7 will continue to provide live updates below and on our site 24/7 live channelis streaming in the video player above.

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Mountain Fire erupts over 10,000 acres

Just before 2:45 p.m., Cal Fire updated the Mountain Fire area to 10,458 acres.

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Audio of first responders’ call released: ‘We must come forward’

ABC7 obtained audio of a call for help from firefighters during a fire near Moorpark on Wednesday.

“We need to make all the necessary notifications… but all the existing engines and support companies in the Camarillo Heights area… we need to get ahead of this.”

“The fire has crossed 118…it’s currently moving south of 118…it has a very high potential to impact the Camarillo Heights area,” a firefighter can be heard saying.

“We need to make all the necessary notifications… but all the existing engines and support companies in the Camarillo Heights area… we need to get ahead of this.”

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Camarillo homes burn as wind pushes flames through roofs

At least three homes were seen burning in Camarillo as the Mountain Fire exploded across nearly 9,000 acres on Wednesday.

At least three houses were seen burning in Camarillo. Mountain Fever It exploded across nearly 9,000 acres on Wednesday.

All of the burned homes were located on Valley Vista Drive. It was seen that the roof of a house caught fire due to the strong wind. After a while, the roof of the house next door also caught fire.

Just across the street, another house was completely engulfed in flames, only the frame of the house visible through the raging fire.

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Mountain Fire mapped over 8 thousand acres

Just before 2 p.m., Cal Fire updated the Mountain Fire area to 8,882 acres after burning for nearly four hours.

A press conference is scheduled for 4 p.m. for updates from operations leaders on the status of the fire and response efforts. ABC7 will bring you live coverage of the press conference when it happens.