Mountain Fire, Ventura County

Update: Mountain Fire remains 79% contained, 20,630 acres affected in Ventura County
According to Cal Fire, "Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout ... In this case, it means that 79% of the wildfire is contained from spreading, while 21% is still uncontrolled. Containment is part of a larger plan for managing a wildfire.
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.
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.
Update: Mountain Fire remains 60% contained, 20,630 acres destroyed 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 a week. By Wednesday morning, a crew of 1,864 firefighters effectively contained 60% of the fire. The cause of it is still under investigation.
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.
Mountain Fire destroyed $6M+ in crops in Ventura County
The blaze charred hundreds of acres of citrus trees, nursery plants, raspberry crops, and avocado trees, according to Ventura County Agricultural Commissioner Korinne Bell.
Southern California wildfire moving 'dangerously fast' as flames destroy homes
The fast-moving Mountain Fire, which started in Ventura County northwest of Los Angeles on Wednesday morning, has burned 20 ...
As California wildfires become more frequent, people will need to fireproof their homes. Here’s what it takes to do it
Steven Snyder stood by his bedroom window, gazing out as his neighborhood burned. Waves of red and orange flames and plumes ...
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Cal Fire San Diego shows off latest technology to fight fires
SAN DIEGO — Cal Fire has unveiled their latest tool in helping manage wildfires. It's called a video wall, and it's one ...
Southern California wildfire rages as it engulfs homes, forces mass evacuations
A wildfire in Ventura County, California, has prompted thousands of evacuations and destroyed dozens of homes.
‘We barely made it out’: Californians desperately flee their homes amid raging wildfires
Terrie Morin, 60, and her husband Dave were at the barber shop when they heard about a raging wildfire making headway toward ...
New water tank helps prevent disaster in Fallbrook wildfire
A new Rapid Aerial Water Supply tank in San Diego County helped contain the Fallbrook wildfire, preventing major damage and ...
Fast-moving blaze whips through hills in Southern California: 'This is a tough fire fight'
FEMA authorized the use of federal funds to help the state battle the Mountain Fire, which has burned about 10,500 acres on ...
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New video wall helping firefighting efforts for Cal Fire San Diego
The new tech is the Haivision Video Wall at the Cal Fire San Diego’s headquarters. In total, the El Cajon facility's dispatch center has 13 new screen.