Mountain Fire, Ventura County

Ventura County residents warned of Mountain Fire price gouging
The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office is urging residents to monitor and report suspected price gouging in the wake of the Mountain Fire, which has scorched about 20,000 acres and uprooted the lives of hundreds of people.
Update: 19,904 acres affected in Ventura County by Mountain Fire, still 91% contained
Mountain Fire initially started 8:51 a.m. Nov. 6 in Ventura County. It has burned 19,904 acres after being active for nine days. By Friday morning, a crew of 1,146 firefighters effectively contained 91% of the fire. The cause of it is still under investigation.
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.
Mountain Fire takes toll on Ventura County's agriculture industry. Here's what to know
Officials have started to assess damage to agricultural land in the Mountain Fire burn scar. Here's what to know.
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's devastating Mountain Fire scorches more than 20,000 acres
Driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, the Mountain Fire in Ventura County forced more than 10,000 people to flee their homes as it exploded by thousands of acres, injuring people and destroying homes in its path.
Mountain fire in Ventura County grows to 14,500 acres, burning homes and causing injuries, evacuations
Santa Ana winds impacting Ventura County have made the fire more difficult to extinguish, the Fire Department said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Breaking: University Fire reported in Ventura County on Nov. 14
Read more on our AI policy here. A new wildfire was reported 4:38 a.m. Nov. 14 in Ventura County. University Fire has ...
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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 ...
Firefighters faced low water pressure when battling Mountain fire. Here's what happened
Firefighters battling the devastating Mountain fire faced issues with water availability and pressure. Officials confirmed ...
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Roundup: Fire guts RV in Ventura, more news
Crews got the fire under control in about 20 minutes, Hughes said, and protected the structures nearby. The other homes had ...
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SoCal Edison sued in connection with Mountain Fire
As the investigation into the Mountain Fire’s origins continues, a class action lawsuit was filed Nov. 8 alleging that the Ventura County blaze was started by Southern California Edison’s equipment.
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Malibu’s swift response to Broad Fire highlights city’s growth in emergency preparedness
Malibu Bluffs Park was salvaged from the 5-acre blaze; one home on Malibu Road was severely damaged “We implemented without ...
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 ...
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Wells Fargo announces grants for Mountain Fire recovery
Fundraising for victims of the Mountain Fire got a significant boost on Nov. 13 when Wells Fargo announced a $100,000 grant to support Ventura County Community Foundation and recovery efforts.