The Laguna fire map shows that the flames have spread rapidly over just a few hours. Also named the Camarillo fire due to its proximity to the city, the blaze was first reported in Ventura County on Thursday, January 23, at around 9:45 AM PT. At the time, it had only scorched 15 acres, but that figure has more than tripled since then. Mandatory evacuation orders have been issued in the area, particularly near Camarillo Regional Park and California State University Channel Islands. Here is today’s current map for the Laguna fire.
What is the Laguna fire map today?
[Update] An update at around 2:00 PM PT has downgraded the evacuation orders to evacuation warnings. It still remains at 50 acres burned and 0% containment.
[Original] The Laguna fire map for Wednesday at 10:35 AM PT reveals that the blaze has burned around 50 acres and is at 0% containment, with evacuation orders given for two zones highlighted in red on the map below.
So far, authorities have closed Potrero Road and Lewis Road, as the Laguna fire threatens nearby Camarillo and Leesdale. Though no evacuation warnings have been issued for the surrounding area, additional zones could be affected as firefighters attempt to contain the blaze.
A temporary evacuation shelter is located at the Camarillo Community Center at 1605 Bumley Street, Camarillo, CA 93010.
The Ventura County Fire Department reports that the Laguna fire is a wildfire, though the cause is still under investigation, in an incident update on Cal Fire at 10:14 AM PT.
As reported by KTLA 5 in Los Angeles, officials said that the fire was advancing at a rapid rate of speed. About 100 firefighters have responded to the incident by 9:15 AM PT.
The National Weather Service (NWS) for Los Angeles stated on social media that the Laguna fire is a “dangerous situation,” stating that it is being pushed by a 20 to 30 mph winds with gusts from 35 to 45 mph. The low humidity, at around 5%, has also contributed to the wildfire’s growth.
A spot forecast by the NWS for the area says that a red flag warning will be in effect for the area until Friday, 10 AM PT, with strong winds on Thursday lasting from 10 AM to 6 PM PT. It also notes that “extremely dry conditions will persist with minimal overnight recovery,” making it tougher for firefighters to contain the Laguna fire.
On Wednesday, several new blazes began in California including the Rancho Bernardo fire in San Diego and Hughes fire in Los Angeles County.
