New start with strong winds behind it, south of 118 Fwy, east of 23 @ Tierra Rejada. Looks like 3 spots 20+ acres at this hour. No structures threatened. Concern is anticipated winds and low humidity (again).
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Evacuations of homes on two streets now reported.
Closest weather:
CAMARILLO, CLEAR, Temp 62, DP -5, RH 6, Wind E26G46
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North of Sunset hills blvd
East of Hwy 23
West of Wood Ranch Pkwy
South of Madera
An order for 6 additional dozers and 6 additional crews was just placed
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Per Ventura County OES
Mandatory evacuations were ordered for the following areas.
- North Border: Tierra Rejada - South Border: Olsen / Madera Street - East Border: Madera Street - West Border: Highway 23
Per Ventura County Fire Capt. Brian McGrath
About 200 acres have burned in less than an hour
ORC 1405A enroute.
The fire will impact the 23 freeway soon, most likely jumping it and continue west bound
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LPF Chuchupate Helitack H-530 & ANF Fox Helitack H-532 assigned
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LAC STRIKE TEAM 1103A (E3 E4 E27 E45 E118 BC3C) and 1111A (E24 E93 E130 E134 E135 BC11C) responding immediate.
972 acres now.
Team? In the future?
CAL FIRE IMT 1 is pre-positioned and would be first up, IMT 2 is “hard covered”.
Ventura should be able to handle with their type 3 team as of now
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If the fire stays east of the 23 and north of Olsen Rd VNC should handle. If it goes west of the 23 it will become very complex.
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1300 acres per IC