A mountain fire in Camarillo in Ventura County, California, has caused heavy destruction. A map of the devastating mountain fire shows how the flames continue to burn over thousands of acres of land. CBS News reported that the fire started at 8:50 a.m. on Wednesday near the 7900 block of Balcom Canyon Road and Bradley Road in the Moorpark area. The Ventura County Fire Department confirmed that strong Santa Ana winds provoked the fire, spreading it over 1,000 acres of land within an hour. The wildfire seethed throughout the night, burning over 14,100 acres of land and destroying thousands of houses.
The mountain fire caused dozens of Camarillo homes to go up in flames
ABC7 has shared a map of the mountain fire in Camarillo, Ventura County, showing the areas where authorities have declared evacuation warnings. The outlet further noted that the flames raged over highly populated areas within hours, destroying thousands of acres of land and numerous homes. The devastating fire had spread over 10,000 acres by 4 p.m., with scores of houses in Camarillo in flames.
Moreover, the Ventura County mountain fire map shows the exact regions where officials have issued evacuation warnings. These areas include North Lewis Rd to Los Posas Country Club to North of Loop Drive (Camarillo Heights Area). Nearby regions of Unincorporated Somis West to Saticoy Country Club, East to Balcom Canyon Road, and South to Highway 118 are also under warning.
While the Ventura County Fire Department has failed to contain the mountain fire, at least 800 firefighters are providing aid in the affected areas. These firefighters have reported that multiple people in these neighborhoods have sustained grave injuries and need immediate hospitalization. Despite their setbacks, one firefighter named Andrew Dowd claimed that their primary priority while dealing with the Ventura County mountain fire is “life safety.”
In addition, authorities have requested the county’s residents to limit water usage as first responders try to extinguish the raging fire.
