Moorpark fire burns homes in Camarillo, Moorpark, Somis

Live updates: Mountain Fire burns multiple homes in Camarillo, Moorpark, Somis
CAMARILLO, Calif. -- Thousands of residents were forced to flee a fast-moving wildfire, called the Mountain Fire, in Ventura County that has already damaged multiple homes. Chris Cristi in AIR7 estimated that at least 40-50 homes have burned from what he could see.
UPDATE: Over 10,000-acre fire reported in Moorpark, Camarillo, evacuations continue
One of several homes that have burned as a result of the 8,885-acre Mountain Fire that has spread from Balcom Canyon to Camarillo on Nov. 6. Referred to as the Mountain Fire, the flames jumped from Balcom Canyon over the 118 Highway and sped towards Camarillo, with hundreds of evacuations ordered at Level 3, meaning to go immediately.
Mountain Fire burns 14,000 acres, destroys homes as flames whip through Somis, Camarillo
A wildfire started in the Somis area on Wednesday morning and tore through 22 square miles by the evening, destroying dozens of homes, sending residents to the hospital and forcing evacuations in Ventura, Camarillo, Santa Paula, Fillmore and points in between.
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Live updates: Moorpark fire burns homes in Camarillo, Moorpark, Somis
The extreme wind conditions grounded fixed-wing aircraft because of "very dangerous" conditions caused by gusts topping 61 mph, said weather service meteorologist Bryan Lewis. He said pilots could face turbulence that could bring a plane down, as well limited visibility from the massive smoke plume.
Watch: Ventura County brush fire burns homes in Camarillo, Moorpark
Evacuations were ordered due to a Ventura County fire that burned hundreds of acres in Moorpark and Camarillo.
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LIVE: Mountain Fire destroys homes in Camarillo, Moorpark, Somis
A fast-moving fire burning near Moorpark has triggered mandatory evacuation orders and road closures as forecasters warned of potential for "extreme and life-threatening blazes." The Mountain Fire — which has scorched 10,
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Watch: Ventura County brush fire fanned by powerful wind burns homes in Camarillo, Moorpark
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At least 1 home destroyed, people burned by fire near Moorpark
A blaze near Moorpark and Fillmore has destroyed at least one home and consumed at least 1,000 acres as of Wednesday morning.
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“It happened so fast,” Elmo said. The blaze “was in this canyon by the house in the backyard.” The Mountain fire exploded ...
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Live updates: Moorpark fire crosses Highway 118, threatening Camarillo Heights area
Six homes have been damaged by flames from a brush fire burning in the Moorpark area. The fire has crossed Highway 118 and is ...
3,500 homes under threat as Ventura County fire burns through neighborhoods
Santa Ana winds helped propel several fires across the region, but the Mountain fire exploded Wednesday, sweeping into ...
Mountain Fire in Moorpark fueled by strong winds amid Red Flag warnings in California
Firefighters are working to contain a rapidly burning brush fire on South Mountain in Moorpark, which they say is being ...