Satellite photos show intense power, devastation of the Mountain fire
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Satellite photos show intense power, devastation of the Mountain fire

LA Times  

Fueled by critically low humidity levels and Santa Ana winds, the fast-moving Mountain fire swept through the hillside communities of Ventura County, scorching more than 20,000 acres by Thursday evening and threatening over 5,000 households, authorities said. Satellite imagery captured by NASA and Maxar Technologies showcases the fire’s fury as homes are reduced to rubble and a vast plume of smoke stretches into the atmosphere. The fire ignited in the Somis neighborhood Wednesday morning and quickly spread, forcing residents in the Camarillo, Moorpark, Santa Paula and Fillmore areas to flee. The fire “remains dynamic, and it remains dangerous,” Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said Thursday morning.

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The Mountain fire was the third most destructive wildfire in a decade. These maps show why
1 month ago

The Mountain fire was the third most destructive wildfire in a decade. These maps show why

LA Times  

The Mountain fire, driven by powerful winds, razed 243 buildings and damaged dozens more in Camarillo and nearby communities in western Ventura County, according to data released by state fire officials. “Coming out of two water years of 150 to 200% of normal percent precipitation … that’s been able to grow a lot of that vegetation, brush, grasses, that ends …

Commentary: When the Mountain fire hit close to home, this community banded together
1 month, 1 week ago

Commentary: When the Mountain fire hit close to home, this community banded together

LA Times  

Assessing damage in Ventura County, it seems the recent wildfire was capricious, torching one outbuilding or orchard while neighboring ones remained unscathed. The Santa Anas blew hard that morning, and my mother-in-law’s land sat perilously downwind, maybe half a mile from where the fire started. Later that day, the fire map posted on the Watch Duty smartphone app showed much …

Number of structures destroyed in Mountain fire jumps to more than 200
1 month, 1 week ago

Number of structures destroyed in Mountain fire jumps to more than 200

LA Times  

Ontario firefighters help dig for items in the rubble of a home that was flattened by the Mountain fire in Camarillo. As firefighters increase containment against Ventura County’s devastating Mountain fire, new access to burned areas has revealed even more damage from the blaze that exploded last week during an exceptional wind event. “The fire is looking really good,” Ventura …

Fire officials describe harrowing conditions as Southern California wildfire exploded
1 month, 1 week ago

Fire officials describe harrowing conditions as Southern California wildfire exploded

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Fire authorities on Sunday described battling fierce, howling winds and rescuing people in a fast-moving Southern California wildfire that forced thousands of people to flee and destroyed at least 168 structures and damaged 67. “I am grateful for the number of lives that were saved and the fact that we have zero reported fatalities,” said an emotional …

Firefighters continue to make progress in battle against Mountain fire in Ventura County
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Firefighters continue to make progress in battle against Mountain fire in Ventura County

LA Times  

A firefighter walks through the rubble after the wind-driven Mountain fire destroyed many homes on Old Coach Drive in Camarillo on Wednesday. Firefighters continued making progress Sunday against the destructive Mountain fire in Ventura County. “I know we suffered great damage, but thousands of homes were saved and hundreds of lives were rescued,” Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said …

Mountain fire destroyed their neighborhood but not their resolve. ‘We will get through this’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mountain fire destroyed their neighborhood but not their resolve. ‘We will get through this’

LA Times  

The residents of Camarillo Heights knew all too well the dangers of fire. “All of my goodies are gone,” said Carol Cressy, whose property was leveled by the Mountain fire. Again, I have to remind myself I have a house.” California Mountain fire’s stunning toll: 132 structures destroyed, 88 damaged The stunning toll of the Mountain fire became clear Thursday: …

Firefighters gain control over California wildfire, 100 structures destroyed
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Firefighters gain control over California wildfire, 100 structures destroyed

India Today  

Southern California firefighters gained ground Saturday on a wildfire that has ravaged more than 100 structures as gusty winds subsided with favourable weather conditions expected through the weekend. Evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings for residents in several areas of Ventura County, where the Mountain Fire held at around 32 square miles and was 21 per cent contained, authorities said. …

Firefighters advance on destructive blaze in California, aided by slower winds
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Firefighters advance on destructive blaze in California, aided by slower winds

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Southern California firefighters gained ground Saturday on a wildfire that has ravaged more than 100 structures as gusty winds subsided with favorable weather conditions expected through the weekend. Evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings for residents in several areas of Ventura County, where the Mountain Fire held at around 32 square miles and was 21% contained, authorities …

Firefighters gain ground against devastating wildfire in Southern California that destroyed over 130 homes
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Firefighters gain ground against devastating wildfire in Southern California that destroyed over 130 homes

Hindustan Times  

Southern California firefighters gained ground Friday against a wildfire that has destroyed at least 132 structures, mostly houses, as favorable conditions were expected to continue through the weekend after two days of dangerous gusty winds. "I don’t know what we’ll do.” Over three days, thousands of people were under evacuation orders as the fire threatened about 3,500 structures in suburban …

AP photos show the terror of Southern California wildfires and the crushing aftermath
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AP photos show the terror of Southern California wildfires and the crushing aftermath

Associated Press  

Before the wildfire comes a decision: what to save. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print A home destroyed by the Mountain Fire is reflected in a swimming pool in Camarillo, Calif., Nov. 8, 2024. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Flames consume a home as the …

California wildfires destroy more than 130 homes as governor declares state of emergency
1 month, 2 weeks ago

California wildfires destroy more than 130 homes as governor declares state of emergency

ABC  

More than 130 homes are now known to have been destroyed by a raging wildfire burning outside Los Angeles, as a break in the weather on Friday gave firefighters a chance to tame the blaze. Threat to critical infrastructure Authorities said on Thursday that initial inspections revealed at least 132 homes had been lost, with 88 others damaged. Gusts of …

Favorable weather assists firefighters in battling the devastating Mountain fire
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Favorable weather assists firefighters in battling the devastating Mountain fire

LA Times  

Favorable weather conditions helped thousands of firefighters get the upper hand Saturday on the devastating Mountain fire that has scorched some 20,640 acres, destroyed more than 130 homes and damaged nearly 90 others — while upending the lives of Ventura County residents. The blaze started shortly before 9 a.m. Wednesday morning in a remote area near Bradley and Balcom Canyon …

Over 130 homes lost in California wildfire: officials
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Over 130 homes lost in California wildfire: officials

Deccan Chronicle  

CAMARILLO:More than 130 homes are now known to have been destroyed by a raging wildfire burning outside Los Angeles, as a break in the weather Friday gave firefighters a chance to tame the blaze. - 'Threat to critical infrastructure - ====================================== Authorities said Thursday that initial inspections revealed at least 132 homes had been lost, with 88 more damaged. The …

Wildfire near Los Angeles rages on after 10,000 evacuate, over 130 structures lost
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Wildfire near Los Angeles rages on after 10,000 evacuate, over 130 structures lost

Hindustan Times  

After forcing thousands of Californians to evacuate and burning more than 100 structures, a stubborn wildfire northwest of Los Angeles on Friday challenged firefighting crews working to snuff it out even as fierce winds in the area calmed. Remains of a house destroyed by the Mountain Fire, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, are seen in Camarillo, California, on November …

Southern California firefighters gain ground over wildfire thanks to decreased winds
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Southern California firefighters gain ground over wildfire thanks to decreased winds

Associated Press  

CAMARILLO, Calif. — Southern California firefighters gained ground Friday against a wildfire that has destroyed at least 132 structures, mostly houses, as favorable conditions were expected to continue through the weekend after two days of dangerous gusty winds. “I don’t know what we’ll do.” Over three days, thousands of people were under evacuation orders as the fire threatened about 3,500 …

The Mountain fire is scorching Ventura County. Here’s what we know
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Mountain fire is scorching Ventura County. Here’s what we know

LA Times  

Here’s what you need to know to start your day. Here is what we know as of as of Friday morning: The fire has burned more than 20,400 acres Containment is at 7% More than 5,000 homes are under evacuation orders or warnings, according to estimates from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office, according to estimates from the Ventura County Sheriff’s …

Destruction from Mountain fire shown in before-and-after satellite photos
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Destruction from Mountain fire shown in before-and-after satellite photos

LA Times  

The Mountain fire has wrought devastation on Camarillo Heights in Ventura County, destroying 132 structures and damaging 88 more as of Friday morning. It swept into foothill communities around Camarillo and Moorpark, pushed by offshore winds that the National Weather Service deemed “particularly dangerous.” The image below shows another section of Camarillo which was also devastated by the blaze. Fierce …

How the Mountain fire exploded into Southern California’s most destructive in years
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How the Mountain fire exploded into Southern California’s most destructive in years

LA Times  

The warnings Wednesday morning were dire: Southern Ventura County was primed to be hit with the region’s most ferocious Santa Ana wind event in years, creating extremely critical fire weather in the area. California Mountain fire’s stunning toll: 132 structures destroyed, 88 damaged The stunning toll of the Mountain fire became clear Thursday: Officials said 132 homes were lost and …

Southern California wildfire destroys 132 structures as officials look for fierce winds to subside
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Southern California wildfire destroys 132 structures as officials look for fierce winds to subside

New Indian Express  

CAMARILLO: Southern California firefighters working to contain a wildfire that has destroyed 132 structures in two days could be assisted by a forecast of fierce wind gusts easing early Friday, officials said. The Mountain Fire started Wednesday morning in Ventura County and had grown to 32 square miles with 5% contained Thursday night. Some 10,000 people remained under evacuation orders …

Staggering devastation as fire levels hillside neighborhoods in Ventura County, destroying more than 130 structures
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Staggering devastation as fire levels hillside neighborhoods in Ventura County, destroying more than 130 structures

LA Times  

Standing in the rubble of his mother’s house, Tim Francis, right, gets a hug from neighbor Bradley Seller. “You just want to wake up.” The Mountain fire had burned more than 20,700 acres as of Friday afternoon, with parts of Camarillo and Moorpark hit hardest. While red flag warnings — alerts for extreme fire danger — expired Friday morning, the …

Shocking map reveals vast area engulfed by devastating Ventura County mountain fire
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Shocking map reveals vast area engulfed by devastating Ventura County mountain fire

Daily Mail  

A shocking map has revealed the extent of the devastation after a fast-moving California wildfire ripped through communities, ravaging homes and forcing thousands to evacuate. A shocking map has revealed the extent of the devastation after a fast-moving California wildfire ripped through communities The fire created thick smoke that rose hundreds of feet into the sky, blanketing whole neighborhoods near …

Mountain fire fouls the air, forcing a wood-burning ban just as fall cooldown begins
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Mountain fire fouls the air, forcing a wood-burning ban just as fall cooldown begins

LA Times  

Friday night’s predicted low temperature of 51 degrees in Los Angeles might tempt some to light a cozy fall fire. But residents in a large swath of Southern California should refrain from burning wood Friday — the destructive Mountain fire has thrown air pollutants into a frenzy, air quality officials said. Orange County and non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside …

Photos: Mountain fire fueled by Santa Ana winds destroys dozens of homes in Ventura County
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Photos: Mountain fire fueled by Santa Ana winds destroys dozens of homes in Ventura County

LA Times  

A fast-moving wildfire fueled by heavy winds was tearing through a community northwest of Los Angeles for a second day Thursday after destroying dozens of homes and forcing thousands of residents to flee when it exploded in size in only a few hours. The Mountain fire prompted evacuation orders Wednesday for more than 10,000 people as it threatened 3,500 structures …

California wildfires: Over 14,000 under evacuation orders from Mountain Fire in Ventura County, Broad Fire in Malibu
1 month, 2 weeks ago

California wildfires: Over 14,000 under evacuation orders from Mountain Fire in Ventura County, Broad Fire in Malibu

CNN  

CNN — Firefighters are rescuing people from homes engulfed in flames as they battle a wildfire moving at a dangerously fast speed in a dense suburban neighborhood northwest of Los Angeles. Roughly 50 miles south of the Mountain Fire in Ventura County, another brush fire on the highway in Malibu burned 50 acres before fire crews stopped its forward progress …

Lightning could worsen wildfire east of LA already threatening 35,000 homes and buildings
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lightning could worsen wildfire east of LA already threatening 35,000 homes and buildings

Associated Press  

HIGHLAND, Calif. — An out-of-control wildfire in the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles threatened ten of thousands of buildings and forced hundreds of residents to flee Sunday amid a days-long heat wave of triple-digit temperatures. ”It’s hard to leave and not be sure if you’re gonna be able to come back.” Arrowbear Lake resident Michael Lee …

California’s largest wildfire of the year explodes in size and destroys scores of buildings
4 months, 4 weeks ago

California’s largest wildfire of the year explodes in size and destroys scores of buildings

LA Times  

Clouds of smoke glow orange from the Park fire burning along Highway 32 in Northern California’s Butte County on Thursday. As of Friday afternoon, Cal Fire Butte County spokesperson Rick Carhart said officials do not have any information on whether the fire has damaged buildings at Richardson Springs. “It’s a very serious threat, depending on how this fire proceeds,” said …

Gas leaks, fires and collapsed roofs plague mountain towns after heavy snow
1 year, 9 months ago

Gas leaks, fires and collapsed roofs plague mountain towns after heavy snow

LA Times  

Firefighters respond to a house fire in Crestline on Thursday. While residents in the San Bernardino Mountains try to dig out of their homes after back-to-back storms dumped a historic amount of snow, emergency officials are struggling to respond to house fires sparked by possible gas leaks. “We’re seeing structural instability, we’re seeing utility issues, downed power lines, trees into …

How California’s recent flooding could set the stage for a dangerous wildfire season
1 year, 10 months ago

How California’s recent flooding could set the stage for a dangerous wildfire season

CNN  

CNN — With vast stretches of desert that give way to towering, snow-capped mountains or the waters of the Pacific Ocean, California’s landscape has always been alluring. Noah Berger/AP An officer with Napa County Animal Control rescues a cat after the Glass Fire passed through Napa Valley, California, on September 28, 2020. Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images Flames from the …

Newsom signs state of emergency to support California communities recovering from wildfires
2 years, 3 months ago

Newsom signs state of emergency to support California communities recovering from wildfires

LA Times  

Smoke hangs in the air over the Fork fire as seen from a PG&E camera in Meadow Lakes on Sept. 7. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed an emergency proclamation to help communities recover from three destructive wildfires that seared through structures during California’s record-breaking heat wave at the start of September. The 13,440-acre Mountain fire in Siskiyou County began Sept. …

304-acre fire in Shasta County destroys 12 structures, forces evacuations
2 years, 5 months ago

304-acre fire in Shasta County destroys 12 structures, forces evacuations

LA Times  

The Peter fire destroys a home in Anderson, Calif., on Thursday. The blaze broke out around midafternoon in Shasta County, just south of Redding, fire officials said. A brush fire near a small city in Shasta County that prompted evacuation orders Thursday afternoon had destroyed multiple structures and was threatening more, officials said. The Peter fire broke out around 3 …

Oregon fires: 10 people are dead and 22 missing. Now officials have set up a mobile morgue
4 years, 3 months ago

Oregon fires: 10 people are dead and 22 missing. Now officials have set up a mobile morgue

CNN  

Lyons, Oregon CNN — As thick black smoke smothers towns in rural Oregon, Scott Fogarty holds on to photos and hope. Noah Berger/AP An officer with Napa County Animal Control rescues a cat after the Glass Fire passed through Napa Valley, California, on September 28, 2020. Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images Flames from the Glass Fire consume the Black Rock …

Oregon fires: This family left their home as a precaution. They returned to find it destroyed
4 years, 3 months ago

Oregon fires: This family left their home as a precaution. They returned to find it destroyed

CNN  

CNN — Cody Moss was at his home in Talent, Oregon, with his pregnant wife and daughter last week when they saw smoke in the sky. Noah Berger/AP An officer with Napa County Animal Control rescues a cat after the Glass Fire passed through Napa Valley, California, on September 28, 2020. Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images Flames from the Glass …

This California camp is a getaway for children with cancer. Now much of it has gone up in flames
4 years, 3 months ago

This California camp is a getaway for children with cancer. Now much of it has gone up in flames

CNN  

CNN — A camp for pediatric cancer patients and their families is yet another casualty of the wildfires scarring California as the Bear Fire, part of the North Complex, burned through the area. Noah Berger/AP An officer with Napa County Animal Control rescues a cat after the Glass Fire passed through Napa Valley, California, on September 28, 2020. Kent Nishimura/Los …

Oregon fires: Hundreds of homes burned to ground, governor says
4 years, 3 months ago

Oregon fires: Hundreds of homes burned to ground, governor says

CNN  

CNN — Hundreds of homes in Oregon are gone as growing wildfires, fueled in part by strong winds, “substantially destroyed” sections of several communities, Gov. Noah Berger/AP An officer with Napa County Animal Control rescues a cat after the Glass Fire passed through Napa Valley, California, on September 28, 2020. Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times/Getty Images Flames from the Glass Fire …

California wildfires: Record 2 million acres torched in as entire towns evacuated
4 years, 3 months ago

California wildfires: Record 2 million acres torched in as entire towns evacuated

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The wildfires devastating huge …

California Fire Which Destroyed 28 Km Started From Gender Reveal Party Firework
4 years, 3 months ago

California Fire Which Destroyed 28 Km Started From Gender Reveal Party Firework

News 18  

A firework at a gender reveal party triggered a wildfire in southern California that has destroyed 7,000 acres and forced many residents to flee their homes, the fire department said Sunday. More than 500 firefighters and four helicopters were battling the El Dorado blaze east of San Bernardino, which started Saturday morning, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said. …

California wildfires: Helicopter crews have airlifted almost 400 people who were cut off by Creek Fire
4 years, 3 months ago

California wildfires: Helicopter crews have airlifted almost 400 people who were cut off by Creek Fire

CNN  

CNN — More than two dozen large wildfires raging across California after an extreme heat wave have created a “dire situation,” Thom Porter, chief of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, said Tuesday. Noah Berger/AP An officer with Napa County Animal Control rescues a cat after the Glass Fire passed through Napa Valley, California, on September 28, 2020. …

California Fire Triggered by 'Gender Reveal Firework' Destroys 7,000 Acres
4 years, 3 months ago

California Fire Triggered by 'Gender Reveal Firework' Destroys 7,000 Acres

News 18  

Los Angeles: A firework at a gender reveal party triggered a wildfire in southern California that has destroyed 7,000 acres and forced many residents to flee their homes, the fire department said Sunday. More than 500 firefighters and four helicopters were battling the El Dorado blaze east of San Bernardino, which started Saturday morning, California Department of Forestry and Fire …

California wildfires force evacuation of entire town in central California
4 years, 3 months ago

California wildfires force evacuation of entire town in central California

CNN  

CNN — Authorities issued evacuation orders Monday for the entire town of Auberry, a mountain community of 2,500 in central California, as the Creek Fire continued to burn out of control. Noah Berger/AP An officer with Napa County Animal Control rescues a cat after the Glass Fire passed through Napa Valley, California, on September 28, 2020. Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times/Getty …

Newsom declares statewide emergency as fires burn across California
4 years, 4 months ago

Newsom declares statewide emergency as fires burn across California

LA Times  

The Holser fire in Ventura County had burned at least 3,000 acres as of Monday night. Gavin Newsom has declared a statewide emergency in order to help California respond to the fires burning across the state amid an extreme heat wave that brought more warnings about power outages on Tuesday. “California and its federal and local partners are working in …

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