Fires occur throughout the State within CAL FIRE jurisdiction on a daily basis during fire season. However, the majority of those fires are contained quickly and no information will generally be provided on these incidents at this site if the fire burns less than 10 acres.
Nov 6, 2024 · Ventura County Sheriff Emergency Services and the Cal Fire Damage Assessment Team continue to assess and validate structures impacted by the Mountain Incident. The full assessment is expected to conclude by 11/16/2024 however new data posts daily.
Sep 5, 2024 · All National Forest lands, trails, and roads are closed to the public within that zone (Closure Area Map). Road Closures SR-330 closed northbound from Highland Ave to Hwy 18 due to damaged guardrail and ongoing Caltrans repairs.
Dec 9, 2024 · Overnight, moderate Santa Ana winds with gusts of 30-50 MPH and low humidity continued, creating critical fire weather conditions. Winds will peak this morning and decrease by evening, but low humidity will keep the RED FLAG WARNING in effect until 6:00 PM .
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The 2021 wildfire season in California experienced an unusually early start amid an ongoing drought and historically low rainfall and reservoir levels. In January 2021 alone, 297 fires burned 1,171 acres on nonfederal land, which is almost triple the number of fires and more than 20 times the acreage of the five-year average for January.
The 2024 fire year in California was marked by significant wildfire activity, exacerbated by a hotter-than-normal June and an abundance of fine fuels resulting from unusually wet winter and spring seasons.
Public Resources Code 4201-4204 direct the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL Fl RE) to map fire hazard within state Responsibility Areas (SRA), based on relevant factors such as fuels, terrain, and weather.
Jan 8, 2025 · High winds are expected to persist through early Wednesday morning, increasing the risk of spot fires, downed trees, and power lines, as well as intensifying fire activity in areas with unburned fuels.