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Officials have expanded evacuation recommendations to all of Piru and parts of Fillmore as fears over the Ranch Fire's spread intensify.
The Ranch Fire grew overnight from 10,000 to 29,000 acres. It was only 10 percent contained as of 7 a.m.
The Nightsky fire in the Santa Rosa Valley is now 100% contained with full control expected by about 5 pm.
Engines and crews remain on-scene putting out small fires within yesterday's burn area and providing structure protection. The fire was contained at 35 acres.
And firefighters are responding to a number of small fires in Ventura County this afternoon.
RANCH FIRE / PIRU
The Ranch fire, a mile away from Highway 126, north of Piru, is starting to surround the town.
But firefighters aren't able to gauge exactly where the fire is headed because of difficult flying conditions, said Capt. Barry Parker of the Ventura County Fire Department. Wind gusts have reached up to 70 mph.
Firefighters are unable to directly fight the fire because of that wind.
Instead, they are working to protect structures.
"There isn't any amount of firetrucks you can stack up and make a difference on this fire," Parker said. ""You can't hardly stand up let alone get in front of it."
With winds expected to continue through Tuesday, firefighters are bracing for the worst. Parker said he's worried the Ranch fire will join the Castaic fire. They want to keep it from moving south of the 126.
"If this were the only fire in southern California we would have hundreds of firetrucks here," he said.
But there are fires all over southern California today.
"We can't expect a lot of resources," he said.
Although the fire has not reached the town of Piru, residents have been asked to evacuate to make it easier for firefighters to fight the blaze when it gets there. But so far, most people have been unwilling to go, Parker said.
"People have a false sense of security," he said.
Ventura County Batallion Chief Mike Sidlinger said because a lot of the area burned in a 2003 fire, there's a lot of young grass that is highly flammable, so the fire is moving quickly.
Jose Castaneda of Oxnard was in Piru today to help his children evacuate because some of them have asthma.
"This is the windiest I've ever seen it," he said.
He noted he has cousins from Arizona who are firefighters who have been dispatched to this area.
Gloria Devalos said Piru is a town that really works together and she thinks they can get through this.
"Around here we all look out for each other," she said.
Andy Arias was repairing a garage door that had been damaged in the wind the night before. He said he isn't too worried.
"We've got the river and the park" between the hillsides and the town, he said.
The Ventura County Sheriff's Department has issued recommended evacuations for Piru Canyon, Hasley Canyon and Oak Canyon. Precautionary evacuations have been issued for all of Piru south to Highway 126.
Officials have also recommended precautionary evacuation of Fillmore residents at Foothill Drive, Shady Lane, Ash Circle, Maple couort and Hunter Lane.
The evacuation center is at Fillmore Veterans Memorial Building, 511 Second St., 524-1500.
In Fillmore, roads are closed at C Street between Old Telegraph and Meadowlark. Highway 126 is closed between Main Street in Piru and Chiquita Canyon.
In Piru, streets closed include Hasley Canyon north of Del Valle, Piru Canyon at Orchard, and Piru Canyon at the lake.
One trailer, which may have been a residence at one point, was burned by the Ranch Fire, said Battalion Chief Ranger Dorn of the Ventura County Fire Department. No one was injured.
Wind, smoke and fire have Piru residents on edge.
"I slept in my clothes just to be ready," she said.
Molina and her neighbors were standing on the street watching the smoke over the hill.
Her neighbor Carlos Avila told his wife to pack up their medicine and some bare essentials in case things got worse.
At Lake Piru, deer were running about the charred hillsides as helicopters dipped water from the lake to use to fight nearby fires.
The westbound portion of Highway 126 is closed east of Piru and the eastbound portion is closed in Piru, according to the California Highway Patrol.
NIGHTSKY FIRE / SANTA ROSA VALLEY
The Nightsky Fire, which threatened homes in the eastern Santa Rosa Valley, was declared fully contained at 7 a.m. today.
Officials expect the remaining portion of the blaze to be controlled, or put out, by 5 p.m. today, said Ventura County Fire Capt. Ron Oatman.
The area scorched by the blaze did not grow overnight, and was still estimated at 35 acres today, officials said this morning.
No injuries were reported in connection with the fire. The structural damage was limited to a portion of a garage roof at a hilltop estate on Nightsky Drive.
Fire investigators were at that location today, speaking with the homeowner. He declined to speak to a reporter about the incident.
Winds were still raking the Santa Rosa Valley region today, but the community’s public school was in session and Santa Rosa Road was open to traffic and operating normally.
Firefighters continued working at various locations in the area, making sure no new problems occur and continuing their efforts to extinguish the smoldering fire.
Smoke continued to color the sky, most of the smoke coming from other brushfires to the northeast in Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
OTHER FIRES / INCIDENTS
A new fire has started near Magic Mountain in Los Angeles County. The fire is currently estimated at 50 acres and is moving to the southwest. Smoke from this fire will certainly blow into Ventura County.
In Simi Valley, crews were fighting a fire in an attic of a home in the 3200 block of Valarie Avenue.
Crews from county and city fire departments are fighting a small brush fire near North Petit Avenue and Foothill Road in Ventura. About a third of an acre was burning about 1 p.m., according to the Ventura County Fire Department.
Ventura County crews have knocked down a fire this afternoon near Hitch Boulevard and Ventavo Drive in Moorpark.
The size of the fire was unknown, but the fire department said crews on the site said "a considerable amount of ground" had been burning in a lemon orchard.
County fire officials reported that a hand crew was mopping up any hot spots shortly after 3:30 p.m.
Firefighters worked to keep a fire in a Ventura barranca from igniting homes near Modoc Street and Nevada Avenue this afternoon. Crews from city and county fire departments responded to the fire about 4 p.m. and reported it knocked down by 4:45 p.m.
In Simi Valley, crews extinguished a fire in an attic of a home in the 3200 block of Valarie Avenue this afternoon. Four people, including two in the home and two bystanders, were checked out by medical personnel, but none had to be transported to a hospital.
The fire was reported under control by 1:30 p.m.
The Rose Avenue offramp on Highway 101 in Oxnard was closed about noon, as firefighters put out a small fire that burned debris and some palm trees nearby. The ramp was reported open again at 1 p.m.
Two other fires, one in Simi Valley and one between Ventura and Santa Paula, were reported earlier this morning. Both turned out to be small fires and as of 9:15 a.m. were not posing a serious threat, fire officials said.
All classes at Moorpark College have been cancelled, including classes at the High School at Moorpark College.
The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department reports numerous trees are down throughout the county. There are also numerous accidents, including vehicles into trees and poles.
The Malibu Fire did not grow significantly overnight. It was at 2,200 acres as of early this morning. It is about 10 percent contained.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has proclaimed a state of emergency for the counties of Ventura, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego due to more than eleven major wildfires. Throughout the region, more than 30,000 acres have already burned, and more areas are threatened. The wildfires have burned homes, businesses and other structures.
Weather:
High-wind warnings are still in effect for Ventura and Los Angeles counties, according to the National Weather Service. The warnings will remain in effect until 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Winds will be from 30 to 45 mph throughout much of the county, with gusts up to 70 mph in some places. Winds are expected to be from 35 to 50 mph in the mountain areas, with gusts up to 80 or 90 mph.
The relative humidity will continue to be in the single digits and teens for the county throughout the day because of the Santa Ana winds.
Temperatures will be in the upper 80s and mid-90s today along the coast and in the mid 80s to mid 90s inland.
Posted by christafrankmiller on October 22, 2007 at 7:44 a.m. (Suggest removal)
God be with our firefighters as they battle the beast for another long day!! my thoughts and prayers are with everyone! stay safe!
Posted by AnnaWhaat on October 22, 2007 at 7:55 a.m. (Suggest removal)
christafrankmiller,Mine too ! This is such a tragedy for so many all over. And God bless our firemen fighting this demon !!!!!!! I heard on the news right now they believe some are arson related. I have been glued to the TV.
Posted by Fillmorite on October 22, 2007 at 8:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
our damage on the side of San Cayetano is a lot of broken tree branches and some tin gone off of our garage.
Posted by christafrankmiller on October 22, 2007 at 8:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)
anna, my husband thinks the same thing. thats the bad thing about giving these things so much attention- not that we shouldnt- but then we get these punks that like to copycat for attention. my inlaws live in az and they had a HUGE one a few years back and it was a punk and then some stupid hiker on drugs thought she was lost and started one that joined with it. i used to live in fillmore and the one year we had that big one that burned the F... this is so scary. im sure were not in any danger out here in mugu, but im terrified... not just for my family but for everyone else as well!! i know we need rain but if we get much this winter, these very same houses are going to be sliding down the hills when it does. God bless California and everyone in it!
Posted by devilangelhawk on October 22, 2007 at 8:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
my poor pups are covered in ash. my windshield is pitted from debrie. and my allergies are exhausting me. I can only imagine what our family and friends are experiencing at the epicenter of these fires.
God what their backs!
Posted by bajabubba40 on October 22, 2007 at 8:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Can anyone give an accurate update on the fire out by Piru? Hasly Canyon area? Is there a site where we can see the fire lines?
Thanks
Posted by cmnelson7890 on October 22, 2007 at 9:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks to all of the Police Depts. and Fire Depts. for their endless battles this weekend and on into the week. All my thoughts and prayers are with everyone concerned with these fires. May God Protect them all!
Posted by spokenit on October 22, 2007 at 9:21 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Now we see why the fire fighters are paid the way they are. Hold your tongues the next time their pay is on the board! I agree God bless them and keep them all safe!
Posted by DoctorDude on October 22, 2007 at 9:24 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks to the volunteer heroes at the American Red Cross as well!
Posted by Irishkell on October 22, 2007 at 9:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Yeah, I agree with everyone ! Our firefighters are doing everything they can to help people they do not even know! God Bless eveyone involved in fighting these beasts!
I pray that everyone that have lost home and businesses so far were able to get of thier homes safely with all thier sentimental and irreplaceable items!
Posted by RelaxPeople on October 22, 2007 at 9:38 a.m. (Suggest removal)
any fire news, specifically about the one between ventura and sp?
Posted by bmclean , Moderator, on October 22, 2007 at 10:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
We've updated the story above, looks like the fire between Santa Paula and Ventura was not a problem.
Posted by Snoopy on October 22, 2007 at 10:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I live in the UK and saw this on Fox news yesterday. How is Fillmore doing?
Posted by Irishkell on October 22, 2007 at 10:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
So far where I live in Fillmore, we are doing okay. I understand we are on precautinary watch right now. The winds seem to be blowing SW, have not seen any smoke, but the air is still really thick and smells pretty bad.
Not much update avail for the Piru/Fillmore area on the news. Main focus is on Irvine and now Lake Arrowhead.
Posted by VCfashionista on October 22, 2007 at 11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
anybody know how close this fire is gonna get to fillmore? i live on foothill and i'm aware we're on precautionary evacutation...
Posted by AnnaWhaat on October 22, 2007 at 11:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)
christafrankmiller ,I remember that fire burning the F and coming down all the way to pole creek. We were on the roof hosing it down ! scary!
DoctorDude ,My thoughts exactly! As well as the firemen. God be with them and thier families!
They went door to door this morning at 6:00 recommending people to leave. Not all have but some have,especially the elderly. They expect it to hit Piru in about four hours I heard. Hopefully and Godwilling they will be able to stop it.
Posted by RelaxPeople on October 22, 2007 at 11:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)
the winds in oxnard are STRONG!! Cant rememebr seen winds this strong in a long time.
Posted by Mark_Smith on October 22, 2007 at 11:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I am having a bit of a difficult time in terms of obtaining consistent information on the Nightsky fire. The information on the KVTA website posted at 8:00 am indicated 60% containment. The information in this article notes 60% containment with continuing concern for some homes. The LA Times is showing the following:
"Night Sky fire in Ventura County is out
Firefighters in Ventura County by late Sunday had extinguished the Night Sky wildfire, which burned 35 acres in the Santa Rosa Valley, causing minor damage to the roof of one residence, said Tom Kruschke, spokesman for the Ventura County Fire Department.
"We've had a few small fires here and there,'' Kruschke said. "But the Ranch fire is the big one, and it' s going to impact us until the winds die down.''
The Ranch fire near Castaic is burning into Ventura County. After taking 29,000 acres, the fire was 10% contained, according to a statement from the Los Angeles County emergency management office.
-- Kay Saillant in the Santa Rosa Valley"
60% contained, out, what is the actuality of the situation?
Posted by Mark_Smith on October 22, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Just saw the update above. Thanks for the information!
Posted by Fillmorite on October 22, 2007 at 11:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I have been in Fillmore for 60 years and I remember the fire of 1957. It burned a complete circle around town and the went up the Sespe and across Sespe Creek and on to Santa Paula and they finally stoped outside of Ventura. I believe it was the last time San Cayetano Mtn. burned. I remeber houses in the middle of town with shake shingles catching on fire. We have had many other fires but I really do not recall the wind being so strong. Poor Foothill Drive and Pole Creek always catch it.
Our volunteer Fire Dept. has been on alert for over 36 hours now and it hasn't got here yet. They have done everything they can to be prepared but only the winds dying down and the
the good Lord will keep us from losing houses.
Sure am glad they will not let any houses be built on the north end of town up the hillsides.
They would be sure to go.
Posted by ladydante on October 22, 2007 at 11:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Does anyone know how Wes Thompson range is doing and it's owner Mike Thompson? We got evacuated from the range around 3 pm yesterday and firemen were gonna use the range as a staging ground or soemthing, since Mike gave them access to his 40,000 gallon water tank. I really do hope he's doing ok.
Posted by RelaxPeople on October 22, 2007 at 11:50 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Just saw a tree come down in oxnard.
Posted by rachel on October 22, 2007 at 11:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I am not 100% familiar with Fillmore, does the evacuation extend to Giberson Road?
Thanks
Posted by Fillmorite on October 22, 2007 at 12:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
No not at this time Rachel. Guiberson is on the south side of the Santa Clara river about 2 mile from the center of Fillmore. The only way it would have a problem is if embers blew over there and started another fire.
Posted by RelaxPeople on October 22, 2007 at 12:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Just heard of a fire in Oxnard at 101 and Rose. ANyone hear anything more?
Posted by SilverstrandBeach on October 22, 2007 at 12:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
My husband just called me from Castaic where he is working. If you hike up to the crest, you can see the flames in the valley below. Very eerie. Also, the planes and choppers are coming to the lake to get water. He says that movies and TV shows are shot there all the time and that this is absolutely surreal. You would think they're filming a motion picture, but this is real life. He says it is absolutely mesmerizing. Once again, many thanks to all the firefighters. Please keep yourselves safe.
Posted by mmccarthy on October 22, 2007 at 12:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
RelaxePeople, we're looking into it. Right now, it's being reported that it's a Palm tree on fire behind Sam's Club. We have calls being made to see what is going on.
Posted by Fillmorite on October 22, 2007 at 12:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
We just had one of those 90mph gusts up here. It bowed my picture window in about 1 inch. I thought is was going to break it. This is scary without fire.
Posted by Ventuckey on October 22, 2007 at 12:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Anyone know anything about the remote Hopper Canyon area?
Posted by digilight2eyez on October 22, 2007 at 12:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
My wife just heard on the radio about the fire behind Sams Club area. They were saying that it was the Palm Tree(s) Burning just like MMCCARTHY said. She said that they reported 3 units on scene. I am interested to see what MMCCARTHY is able to find out. Thanks for helping to keep us up to date on it all.
And thank you to all the Firefighters/volunteers/CHP/PD Officers and Other responders fighting all these fires.
I am noticing that Ventura (Eastman just south of McGrath is begining to get quite a bit more smokier (yeah it doesn't look right to me either) by looking out the window.
Good luck to everyone!
Posted by adunstan on October 22, 2007 at 12:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Anyone know about the fire in Ventura at Foothill and Petit?
Posted by tigger on October 22, 2007 at 12:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
is there a fire at petit and foothill?
Posted by mmccarthy on October 22, 2007 at 12:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The fire near Sam's Club is put out. It was wood chips and palm branches that caught on fire briefly. Oxnard City Fire put out the fire in a short amount of time. I'll look into the report of the fire in Venture, adunstan. Right now, I'm basically giving the info to others to call and they are letting me know what is going on.
And feel free to call me Mandy if you like.
Posted by williamdaw on October 22, 2007 at 12:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ventura? Foothill/Petit? Hey that's getting close to my house......i'm at work now on the navy base, what a windy mess out here too. It feels like this old building is about the fall down.
Posted by adunstan on October 22, 2007 at 12:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks Mandy, I watch the fireline from the County of Ventura. http://38.101.117.146/fireline/. It also says there is a fire in Moorpark at Casey Rd.
Posted by VCfashionista on October 22, 2007 at 12:47 p.m. (Suggest removal)
is the fire supposed to come into fillmore any time soon?
Posted by williamdaw on October 22, 2007 at 12:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
adunstan, thanks for the website...good site!
Posted by laviecharmee on October 22, 2007 at 12:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Adunstan, I have been watching that site too. I just wish it gave updates. I would love info on the fire reported at telephone and petit.
I work near the Gov't center and you can see a lot of "stuff" in the air now. Winds are pretty strong too.
Posted by mmccarthy on October 22, 2007 at 1:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The one at Petit is a veg. fire. That's pretty much all that is known at the moment. There are 5 units on scene.
Posted by tigger on October 22, 2007 at 1:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
there is a vegetation fire in moorpark too now
Posted by gr8fulgirl on October 22, 2007 at 1:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Does anyone know what the code/info means for the 133/stanley incident?
Posted by davec on October 22, 2007 at 1:11 p.m. (Suggest removal)
gr8fulgirl :
TC=Traffic Collision
Posted by digilight2eyez on October 22, 2007 at 1:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Not sure but I would assume that the TC stands for Traffice Collision.
Thanks for the update Mandy on the Petit fire.
Posted by gr8fulgirl on October 22, 2007 at 1:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thank you dave. I thought it was something like that but wasn't sure and since it's around the corner I wanted to make sure.
Posted by cindoh23 on October 22, 2007 at 1:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Does anyone know why Channel Is. and Saviers is closed down.
Posted by techsavy on October 22, 2007 at 1:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Any website regarding power outtage information?
East end (Foothill/Wells area) is out.
Posted by Irishkell on October 22, 2007 at 1:24 p.m. (Suggest removal)
from the KTVA.com website: update on Ranch fire:
Updated Noon Monday...
The "Ranch Fire" has destroyed one residence in Ventura County according to an official with the Ventura County Fire Department. Captain Barry Parker told KVTA News that a remote ranch house north of Lake Piru burned in the fire which has blackened more than 29,000 acres. He had no further information.
The "Ranch Fire" is threatening Piru and Val Verde. Parker said they are short on resources and given that, and the nature of the weather, They are in a "defensive mode" which means they are protecting structures, but not aggressively trying to stop the fire's advance. He says of critical importance is not allowing the fire to get south of Highway 126 in the Val Verde area east of Piru.
The entire town of Piru is under a recommended evacuation notice.
The fire is still some distance from Fillmore but sections of Fillmore that back up to wildland areas are under a precautionary evacuation notice, which means people should be ready to leave, should the need arise. Those areas include parts of the city that border the wildland fire areas.
An evacuation center has been set up by the Red Cross at the Veterans Memorial Building at 511 Second Street in Fillmore.
Animal evacuations area as follows...large to the fairgrounds in Ventura, small to the animal shelter at Camarillo Airport. For more information or help call 1-866-387-8911.
Highway 126 is closed in both directions between Center Street in Piru and Chiquito Canyon in Santa Clarita.
Smoke from the fire has prompted a health alert for extreme air pollution (see the news section for full text of smoke health advisory).
Meanwhile, the "Canyon Fire" in Malibu has damaged or destroyed dozens of structures and burned more than 2200 acres. Pacific Coast Highway is closed between Kanan and Topanga Canyon. Malibu Canyon is closed at PCH.
Posted by mgm on October 22, 2007 at 1:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Ok, everyone, I know you are good caring people and I would really value your opinion about something I saw yesterday, and if I should have done anything. I was at the Target parking lot in Ventura - right around 3:00 in the afternoon, when the smoke and ash was so dark and swirling, we all had our headlights on like it was night. It was almost impossible to breath. There was a homeless woman with a panhandling sign at the exit, and playing all around her was a very small child. I'm not heartless toward the homeless, but I found myself angry that this woman would subject her tiny girl to that horrible air - we all know how vulnerable children and the elderly are in these situations. It seemed like a case of serious neglect to me, and yet...she's homeless - what's the use of saying anything if she doesn't have a safe building to get into, or of notifying the police? There was a car parked nearby that clearly was connected to her - it seemed like at least she could have put the child in the car and have her breath through a cloth or something - I think she was old enough to take that instruction. Short of notifying the police or inviting her to live in my house, I didn't know what to do! I'm interested to know how others would have handled it.
Posted by christafrankmiller on October 22, 2007 at 1:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
i was just over at the hueneme base and there are trees down and huge branches and trees totally split in half all over the place. for as much chaos is going on, people are actually quite pleasant...and the fire depts and chp/police depts are doing such great jobs!!! again... huge THANKS to them and their families!! my husband is military and was put on stand by. i am so shocked at how well everyone is "behaving" and getting along and working together to keep each other updated!! thanks guys!! this has made it so much better for me and a whole lot less scary!! God bless everyone in this mess!!
Posted by Mark_Smith on October 22, 2007 at 1:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Tigger, do you have any more information on the vegetation fire in Moorpark?
Posted by cindoh23 on October 22, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
mgm I don't think inviting her to your home is a good idea but, I would have asked her if she would like to go to a shelter?
Posted by tigger on October 22, 2007 at 1:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
mgm i understand what u are saying. but honestly the vpd do nothing. i was at target on saturday and called them because i watched a woman leaving her sleeping infant, INFANT, and a little girl about 8 in the car alone while she went in to shop. i was told that if the children were not in distress then they would not do anything. i was so angry.
Posted by christafrankmiller on October 22, 2007 at 1:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
mgm- being homeless isnt an excuse to subject your child to this!! she shouldnt have the child if she cant take care of it! she could have gone inside target and there are lots of shelters she can go to.. or her car like you said. i would have said something to her and if she did nothing, probably called the police...? i dont know- why would she do that to her child!? i have kept ALL 5 of my kids inside for the last 48 hrs!!! we are going nuts but i dont want them breathing that junk!!
Posted by jenmoore on October 22, 2007 at 1:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
mgm yes you should have called the police. The child belongs in protective services. Amazing what people will pass by. I'm sure not one person called.
Posted by tigger on October 22, 2007 at 1:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
i read that their were 7 units on the scene in moorpark. thats all i have gotten so far
Posted by fromny2ca on October 22, 2007 at 1:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
any update on the fire at Foothill and Petit?
Posted by tigger on October 22, 2007 at 1:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
foothill fire is out
Posted by williamdaw on October 22, 2007 at 1:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
i believe the fire at foothill and petit is out. They have unit there for 1 hour to make sure it stays out.
Posted by Mark_Smith on October 22, 2007 at 1:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Tigger, any idea of where the scene is in Moorpark? I am looking out my window at home in the SRV and the sky is getting darker.
Posted by fromny2ca on October 22, 2007 at 1:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks.
Posted by cornwall4 on October 22, 2007 at 1:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I heard the Moorpark fire was at Hitch Blvd.
Posted by Akers on October 22, 2007 at 1:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Last I heard over the scanner for Foothill and Petit was an orchard fire. Initially there were live 4/5 live wires down but Edison updated the power off. Initial report from IC was 1/3rd acre.
Posted by fromny2ca on October 22, 2007 at 1:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
So where are all the active fires currently in Ventura County? Hard to find coverage for Ventura County on the TV - frustrating.
Posted by tigger on October 22, 2007 at 1:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
yes cornwall it is at Hitch blvd
Posted by tigger on October 22, 2007 at 1:43 p.m. (Suggest removal)
http://38.101.117.146/fireline/ is where u can get info on current ventura county fires
Posted by cindoh23 on October 22, 2007 at 1:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Again does anyone know what happened in Oxnard and why Channel is. and Saviers is shutdown;
Posted by frommrpk on October 22, 2007 at 1:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
In regards to mgm seeing the children - We were in South L.A. when my husband, a L.A. County firefighter noticed a child in the car. Although the weather was cooperating and the windows slightly opened, he called the police dept. As soon as the patrol car approched, the mother finally came out of the shop (the car was parked in the street in front of a store). It's a shame that mgm's reported call received that kind of remark.
Posted by bmclean , Moderator, on October 22, 2007 at 1:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
We've just posted an update that includes info on some of the smaller fires breaking out in various areas. We've also split the story up into sections with sub-headlines "Ranch Fire," "Nightsky Fire" and "Other Fires." Hopefully this will help you find what you need. Also, know that the VCFD fireline site at times includes reports of fires that have not been checked out yet. We generally won't report on those until firefighters have checked out the fire and we can get some solid info. There's lots going on and we're trying to stay on top of everything and posting updates as often as we can. We also watch these comments, so keep posting and letting us know what you're seeing.
Bruce McLean
Posted by tmhart38 on October 22, 2007 at 1:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Saviers Channel Island down to Santa Clara High School has a police road block does anyone have any idea why?
Posted by williamdaw on October 22, 2007 at 1:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Bruce,
Thanks to you guys. Keep up the good work!
Posted by wyneme on October 22, 2007 at 2 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Live electrical wires are down on Saviers Rd between CI and Santa Clara HS
Posted by Mark_Smith on October 22, 2007 at 2:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Tigger:
Thanks for the information.
Posted by tmhart38 on October 22, 2007 at 2:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks Kclara12 I thought maybe a crazy trying to rob the banks
Posted by frommrpk on October 22, 2007 at 2:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks to everyone for the updates around Ventura County. My husband has been at the fireline in Malibu since early Sunday morning and while he's trying to do his best there, I'm trying to hold down the fort here at my home in Moorpark. Had a scare yesterday with the Night Sky fire since that was across the street from my backyard. Took the initiative to load my car eventhough we were not in imminent danger, but the fire was close enough for me. Any update on the fire in Moorpark would be appreciated since that part of Moorpark is where my parents live.
Posted by cindoh23 on October 22, 2007 at 2:16 p.m. (Suggest removal)
tmhart38 get back to work. lol Thanks for the update kclara12.
Posted by ShelleyCam on October 22, 2007 at 2:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
mgm-there is a law against leaving a child of 6 or younger under unattended in a vehicle-Kaitlyn’s Law.
Maybe she didn't even have enough money for an evening meal? Did you ask her if she was hungry? I've never had anyone turn me down when I ask. (I don't usually ask the panhandlers-there is this one guy with headphones, and a stool, and a printed sign that I have seen all over the county. It's a regular thing for him.)
Posted by Fillmorite on October 22, 2007 at 2:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Has the County updated where the Ranch fire is in relation to Fillmore. I am looking up the Sespe and there seems to be a big head of smoke in the Condor refuge.
Our winds have quieted some.
Posted by chair on October 22, 2007 at 2:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
News is tough to get in Ventura County unless you're a Spanish speaking person! You can try FM 88.3 on the hour for news and detailed local fire updates. AM 1070 has much better coverage than KCAL9's TV stuff but both mostly cover areas south of us. OFN could provide us with a decent, constantly-updated map graphically showing the areas affected by fire. Perhaps those of us not native to Sunny Southern could learn the local names for all those areas!
Posted by bmclean , Moderator, on October 22, 2007 at 2:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Fillmorite, we're really trying to find out what the borders of the fire are and create a more detailed map but we're having a tough time. InciWeb usually creates fire maps, but their site has been down most of the day and when it is up, there is no map.
Posted by mgm on October 22, 2007 at 2:38 p.m. (Suggest removal)
ShelleyCam - I hear you, but my delimma wasn't whether or not the woman or her child were hungry, it was should her child be subjected to this air, regardless of her mother's situation? I do often go through a drive through and pick up a quick burger and coffee for these people and hand it to them, but that does nothing to help the child in this instance. Next time I will be prepared - I'm going to educate myself on the shelters and where they are and what exactly they can and can't do for a child in a situation like this. It seems a better way to go than calling the police who either, it sounds like, won't do much, or might take child away from a parent, albeit an ill equipped one. That might end up happening anyway, but the shelters(I am hoping)seem the best and most responsive places to start. Thank you to everyone who responded.
Posted by wononone on October 22, 2007 at 2:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Could be trouble...I just saw another fire start up right next to Magic Mountain. 3 Tankers dropping water immediatly as I'm sure they do not want this one to get away on them. A whole new mountain range. With the current wind direction could get the fire could get to Simi and Moorpark.
Posted by fromny2ca on October 22, 2007 at 2:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Bruce, I hope you realize the behind the scenes part you and Mandy play in keeping us posted. With such a limited amount of TV coverage for our area there is so much frustration. THANK YOU and please know that the hard work is not only recognized but greatly appreciated.
Posted by layservantofjmj on October 22, 2007 at 2:49 p.m. (Suggest removal)
just left vons in fillmore back to my house ,in fillmore, and my gosh there were very strong gusts out there and that was at 2:30
Posted by jenmoore on October 22, 2007 at 2:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I live on Grand ave. our properties run along the Sespe. There is no fire here...Just smoke coming over the hills from Piru.
Posted by mmccarthy on October 22, 2007 at 2:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
wononone: One of the editors is contacting the reporters that are covering the fires to see if they know any details. Thanks for the info you've supplied.
Posted by tmhart38 on October 22, 2007 at 2:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Also KHAY is giving hourly updates as well
Posted by ladydante on October 22, 2007 at 2:55 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Any news on Piru? Still pretty worried about that and so far can't find anything nor get ahold of Mike Thompson.
Posted by jusabuzn on October 22, 2007 at 2:59 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Does anyone if the 118 is open through Moorpark?
Posted by gary_lucia on October 22, 2007 at 3:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Magic mountain fire is taking off. Kcal has a chopper over it.
Posted by kpez019 on October 22, 2007 at 3:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Can anyone say what the status is of the Moorpark fire near LA Ave? I see it on fireline but can not find any updates
Posted by anonrp on October 22, 2007 at 3:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hey Moderator,
Since the Governor declared a State of Emergency, are the Air National Guard C-130s at Point Mugu going to used or is it too windy. Or are the planes / personal are in Iraq???
Posted by heatheramp on October 22, 2007 at 3:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Moorpark School district just canceled classes for Tuesday.
www.mrpk.k12.ca.us
Posted by cornwall4 on October 22, 2007 at 3:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
According the to Moorpark Unified website there is no school in Moorpark tomorrow
Posted by SpiderWoman on October 22, 2007 at 3:25 p.m. (Suggest removal)
myfoxla.com has live streaming video coverage for anyone stuck at work or someplace that they don't have access to television.
Posted by crepemrytle on October 22, 2007 at 3:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Can anyone let us know what is happening in Moorpark? There is a lot of smoke over the city. Is this a new fire?
Posted by Daisy150 on October 22, 2007 at 3:29 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Just heard on 100.7FM.. fire in Piru 1/4 mile from 126 & new fire by Magic Mtn up to 25 acres!
Posted by s.call on October 22, 2007 at 3:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Moderator Mandy, Can we can an update on the roads and schools closures? I am hearing that Simi Valley schools will be closed tomorrow.
Posted by heatheramp on October 22, 2007 at 3:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
At least for Mesa Verde MS in Moorpark, faculty are still to go to work tomorrow. No students. They will be informed if that changes. (My husband is a teacher there.)
Posted by jenmoore on October 22, 2007 at 3:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Grand ave in Fillmore lost power for about half an hour or so. Vons shopping center and Super A were also out of power.
Posted by wyneme on October 22, 2007 at 3:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Update: MAGIC INCIDENT (LA County near Magic Mountain)- 3:42 pm, October 22. A new fire has started near Magic Mountain in Los Angeles County. The fire is currently estimated at 50 acres and is moving to the southwest. Smoke from this fire will certainly blow into Ventura County.
Update: NIGHTSKY INCIDENT (Santa Rosa Valley)- 10:43 am, October 22. The Nightsky fire is 100% contained with full control expected by about 5 pm. Engines and crews remain on-scene putting out small fires within yesterday's burn area and providing structure protection. The fire was contained at 35 acres.
Update: AIR QUALITY ADVISORIES - 11:50 am, October 22. For Air Quality Advisory information, please visit the Web site of the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District: http://www.vcapcd.org .
Update: HITCH INCIDENT (Hitch Blvd. at Ventavo Rd.) - 3:35 pm. October 22. Fire has been knocked down. All units being released except for a hand crew and water tender for mop-up operations.
Posted by ShelleyCam on October 22, 2007 at 3:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
anonrp, I heard about 8am an AM station that they several C-130s (right model?) that are stationed & on standby in Victorville, that could dump & refuel (depending on how many pumps) in about 8 minutes, but it was far too windy to get them in the air. It doesn't seem any less windy to me, but I don't know what the official weather report is.
Posted by layservantofjmj on October 22, 2007 at 3:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
this was on the Ventura County Sheriffs Web Site
Fillmore School District annouces schools will be closed Tuesday October 23, 2007. ..... in case anyone from Fillmore wanted to know
Posted by Fillmorite on October 22, 2007 at 3:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I just heard on the scanner that they are starting to notify the residents of Fillmore to prepare to evacuate. They said that the Ranch Fire is at the top of Hopper Canyon( Condor Rehab facility) and moving west at a very good clip. As the crow flies that is about 4 miles from Fillmore. The head of smoke is getting bigger over the Sespe.
Posted by christafrankmiller on October 22, 2007 at 4:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
i live out at mugu and have heard NO noise in 3 or 4 days... so im guessing its too dangerous maybe? they are having a hard time with the aircraft they are already using it sounds like. this wind is whooping our butts!! but my husband who is a seabee was told to be ready and able to get to base if needed- to be on stand by basically. it is way smokier and hard to breathe out here than it was yesterday... does anyone know what the closest fire is to out here? piru!? it is soo bad- i cant imagine being closer!! usually we dont get much of this being so close to the ocean, but man this stuff is killer!! ....still praying for and thinking about our firefighters and everyone in this mess!!
Posted by ShelleyCam on October 22, 2007 at 4:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
christafrankmiller This morning I came from that direction on the 101 towards Agoura, but once I was up the grade, it was so much clearer. Must be wind patterns, and mountains. It was weird to get closer to Malibu & have the smoke clear!
Posted by Fillmorite on October 22, 2007 at 4:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Fillmore was out of power for 20 minutes due to a downed power line. Of course it is back up now otherwise you would not get any info from me. Does everyone have spare batteries and lamp oil? Because this could happen even more tonight.
Posted by jenmoore on October 22, 2007 at 4:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Fillmorite. Are you listening to a scanner feed online or with a regular scanner. I have a feed out of castaic but if there is a local one I can listen to online I would appreciate it.
Posted by Fillmorite on October 22, 2007 at 4:17 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Just heard on the scanner that there is a fire at Wells Rd & Telegraph in Ventura.
Posted by Fillmorite on October 22, 2007 at 4:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
jenmoore - I am listening on a regular scanner unfortunately I do not have high speed internet.
Posted by jenmoore on October 22, 2007 at 4:27 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Fillmorite. Thanks, I wish I had one right now! I'll only have internet as long as the power stays on...
Posted by JTelcontar on October 22, 2007 at 4:28 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Fillmorite-- eep, Wells and Telegraph? oh boy. A block from me. No info on Fireline, though?
Posted by Fillmorite on October 22, 2007 at 4:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I have not heard anything more. they dispatched 2 trucks to it.
Posted by sgsebay on October 22, 2007 at 4:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Jenmoore - There is an online fire scanner for Ventura County @ www.simiweather.com
Posted by JTelcontar on October 22, 2007 at 4:34 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Fillmorite-- thanks! much appreciated. Leaving work soon, so if anything is going on when I get home, I'll let you guys know.
Posted by jenmoore on October 22, 2007 at 4:35 p.m. (Suggest removal)
LATEST INFORMATION
October 22, 2007
Updated - 4:05 p.m.
Recommended Evacuation notices are being made to Fillmore City Residents in the Eastern edge of the City. The fire has approached Hopper Canyon Ridge prompting the notices.
Fillmore School District announces schools will be closed Tuesday October 23, 2007.
Posted by jenmoore on October 22, 2007 at 4:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Thanks JTelcontar
Posted by RelaxPeople on October 22, 2007 at 4:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
smoke is begining to cover the sky again, in oxnard
Posted by misseshen on October 22, 2007 at 4:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The Google map of the Ranch Fire is not very accurate. I've found this one that is better...I just don't know how often it is updated, it seems like it is current.
http://activefiremaps.fs.fed.us/firep...
Posted by smnieman on October 22, 2007 at 4:50 p.m. (Suggest removal)
misseshen, that's the one I use. It's usually updated every couple of hours, or more, if necessary. There are a few missing off there right now, but it's by far the most accurate.
Posted by bmclean , Moderator, on October 22, 2007 at 4:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
We just posted a map at the top of the page that has an outline of the Ranch Fire borders. This is the latest info we have. Hope it helps.
Posted by layservantofjmj on October 22, 2007 at 4:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Fillmore fire .com has an update
Posted by bmclean , Moderator, on October 22, 2007 at 4:54 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Also, click on the "Complete Fire Coverage" link above. This will take you to a page with a latest facts box on it which includes our latest info on school and road closures as well as other info. We've also been updating our Fire-related road, school and shelter info story that you can find on our homepage. We're also trying to get updates on the small fires in Ventura and Moorpark that we posted info on earlier.
Posted by VCfashionista on October 22, 2007 at 5:07 p.m. (Suggest removal)
live on foothill, the wind is picking up a bit, huge ashes falling everywhere and smoke rolling in. smells something terrible. is the fire supposed to hit fillmore? i know i'm under a recommended evacuation but...i'd like to know how it really is out there.
Posted by misseshen on October 22, 2007 at 5:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Looking at the maps the fire isn't very close to you, however the fire is close enough that lit embers can land and start a fire close by. Hopefully you have cleared the perimeter of your property.
Posted by JTelcontar on October 22, 2007 at 5:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Just got home-- Telegraph at Wells doesn't seem to be a problem anymore. I didn't see any units on the scene, just a truck stationed about half a block away.
Posted by B8R_N4MD on October 22, 2007 at 5:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Fire in Ventura is at Modoc and Nevada, a barranca fire.
Posted by heregoes on October 22, 2007 at 5:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I live in Santa Rosa Valley - seems to be new smoke coming from Thousand Oaks area - anyone?
Posted by Metalhaid on October 22, 2007 at 5:40 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sawyerfamily, did you see the breaking news about the fire going on between Hitch and Ventavo (sp?) in Moorpark
Posted by heregoes on October 22, 2007 at 5:45 p.m. (Suggest removal)
No, Could be it though, wind is blowing pretty bad out here.
Thanks
Posted by frommrpk on October 22, 2007 at 5:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
LA County is utilizing everything they have and everyone they can recall to the fires and also to man the stations. My husband has been at the Malibu fire since 6:30 a.m. Sunday and he has completely lost his voice. All of LA County's resources are being utilized, as well as the other departments. Yet, on the news, the political representative from Orange County vented out, "Where are the air resources? We need them badly down here!" I don't think he realizes what it takes to have air resources (availablity of aircrafts, making sure that the aircraft is mechanically safe, weather factor, etc....) My thoughts go to ALL the firefighting personnel as they try and battle the ravaging fires throughout Southern California!!!
Posted by ironwoman on October 22, 2007 at 6:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
For Fillmore residents, go to fillmore gazettes website. There is a lot of information about the fire.
Posted by Irishkell on October 22, 2007 at 6:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Frommrpk: My thoughts and prayers go out to your husband, as well as all the firefighters out there stretching themselves thin trying to fight all these fires!
Posted by misseshen on October 22, 2007 at 6:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow! Neat satellite image.
http://rapidfire.sci.gsfc.nasa.gov/su...
Posted by christine300 on October 22, 2007 at 6:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
As a daughter of a fire fighter who had to retire in his late 40's and passed away at 52 due to Emphysema, all firefighters and their families should be applauded and honored for what they do on a daily basis. Thank you for protecting us all!
Posted by Fillmorite on October 22, 2007 at 6:21 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The wind has picked up in Fillmore now that it is almost sun down. The fire has not made it over the mountains from Hopper Canyon yet. But with the winds blowing like they are it will start to move faster now.
Posted by fromny2ca on October 22, 2007 at 6:44 p.m. (Suggest removal)
12 units dispatched to Nevada Ave and Modoc Street in Ventura - listed on Fireline.
Posted by fromny2ca on October 22, 2007 at 6:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
* ME6 Heavy fire in the barranca, req 3 add engines, ME6 will be the Wells IC - Oct 22 2007 4:17PM
* B10A Per B10A req, A2 attached, req HC if available - Oct 22 2007 4:17PM
* B10A Better loc is Nevada/Modoc,next to a residential structure area, staging at Nevada/Telegraph - Oct 22 2007 4:19PM
* B10A Fire knocked down at 1646 - Oct 22 2007 4:47PM
* B10A Releasing all equip w/the exception of ME4 and C1-1 who will work on mop up, Cpt 4 will be the Wells IC. - Oct 22 2007 5:34PM
Posted by Fillmorite on October 22, 2007 at 7:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Fillmore is now on high alert because there is a glow showing up the Sespe about Squaw Flats and Squaw and Oak Flats truck trails at the end of goodenough rd. Goodenough rd and Grand Ave are being warned of possible evacuations. It seems that the fire is going to run down the Sespe Canyon Rather than Pole Creek Canyon. So the outlying County areas will be hit first. Expected crest into the Sespe is about 1 hour away.
Posted by Fillmorite on October 22, 2007 at 7:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The winds have really picked up. They are blowing a steady 25 mph and gusting in the high 40's. So maybe the crest will come sooner.
Posted by OnlineReader on October 22, 2007 at 7:32 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Just heard from a firefighter friend of mine that is in Castaic that these fires may make it to Simi so be prepared Simi Valley in high risk areas. Pack up now! You know it's coming!
Posted by RelaxPeople on October 22, 2007 at 7:41 p.m. (Suggest removal)
You know its coming? Come on now dude, don't create false hysteria, its not like you work for FOX News.
Posted by jenmoore on October 22, 2007 at 7:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
We called the hot line since we are on Grand/Sespe area. The fire has crested Hopper Canyon. They said its still 3-4 miles away from the east side of Fillmore and that we are "ok" for now. We drove up to the end of Grand and could see emergency vehicles inspecting the hills on Goodenough Road. We're packed and ready if that time comes...
Posted by maccerv on October 22, 2007 at 8:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Does anyone know if schools in Santa Paula are open tomorrow?
Posted by ladydante on October 22, 2007 at 8:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
what's the hotline for Piru area?
Posted by Fillmorite on October 22, 2007 at 8:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Flame is showing in the Sespe oil fields. Very close to the end of Goodenough. It is 2 ridges back from coming down canyon. Wind has picked up again.
Posted by maccerv on October 22, 2007 at 8:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Has the fire reached the rangers station at the end of goodenough road?
Posted by frommrpk on October 22, 2007 at 8:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Can anybody suggest a good website that will indicate where all (or majority of them) of the fires are and how large an area the fires have consumed?
Posted by layservantofjmj on October 22, 2007 at 8:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
LATEST INFORMATION
October 22, 2007
Updated - 7:00 p.m.
this was on the ventura county sheriffs web site updated at 7:00pm 10/22
Fillmore/Piru Area Fire
Recommended evacuation notices are being made to Fillmore City residents on Fourth Street at Canyon Circle and Pole Canyon Rd.
Stevenson Fire Approaching North Unincorporated Simi Valley Area
Precautionary evacuation notices are being made to Tapo Canyon Rd., Bennett Rd., and Ditch Rd.
Posted by jenmoore on October 22, 2007 at 8:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
http://fire.countyofventura.org/
http://www.vcsd.org./oes/fire.html
Those are what we've used and there are phone numbers you can call on the Sheriff's site.
Posted by jenmoore on October 22, 2007 at 8:13 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Try this number For information regarding the Fillmore / Piru fire situation call (805) 524-3701
And we are not seeing anything on Goodenough Rd yet. We're across on Grand yet further south from the ranger station...no reverse 911 calls. We were told that there was no imminent danger out here.
Posted by jenmoore on October 22, 2007 at 8:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
LATEST INFORMATION
October 22, 2007
Updated - 8:00 p.m.
Fillmore/Piru Area Fire
Recommended evacuation notices are being made to Fillmore City residents on Fourth Street at Canyon Circle and Pole Canyon Rd.
Stevenson Fire Approaching North Unincorporated Simi Valley Area
Precautionary evacuation notices are being made to Tapo Canyon Rd., Bennett Rd., and Ditch Rd.
Posted by cavilah on October 22, 2007 at 8:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Try this: http://calfire.blogspot.com/
Posted by Will on October 22, 2007 at 8:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Anyone notice the power pole along Santa Clara Ave in El Rio today that was leaning over? Only the wires were keeping it from coming down.
Posted by socalcandyman on October 22, 2007 at 8:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Driving from Ventura into Santa Paula I noticed the hills east of Fillmore are glowing red.
Posted by Fillmorite on October 22, 2007 at 9:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The fire seems to be south of the ranger station traveling south west. It is up in the oil fields and running 2 ridges over from going down to Goodenough Rd. Fillmore Fire is trying to notify the people who live at the top of Teatsort Rd. on the top of the hill to let them know that the fire is coming their way. It really was the County Fire's job or the Sheriff's Dept but they do not have a clue. They have not got permission to even notify the people on Goodenough that the fire is right behind them. If you live on Goodenough I would pack and get ready. If you know of anyone who lives on Goodenough Rd I would call them and tell them that the Sheriff's Dept has dropped the ball and they need to pack their stuff and get ready to go especially if they have large animals.
Posted by OnlineReader on October 22, 2007 at 9:09 p.m. (Suggest removal)
RelaxePeople - When a Fire CAPTAIN who is in the middle of the fire emails me and says it's coming, I believe him and people should be prepared which enables the firefighters to do their job. Working for FOX would hardly help me determine if the fire is coming but listening to a fire captain who is there would.
Posted by jenmoore on October 22, 2007 at 9:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
We've seen personell stationed along Goodenough Rd. Can't see any fires yet though 2 "ridges" back is quite a ways. The hills are being monitored as we type
Posted by jenmoore on October 22, 2007 at 9:42 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Just got in from another drive up to the northern end of Grand. I can vouch for the Sheriff's patrolling the area. They are staged at the end of our road. We can see fairly definitive glowing on the other side of the hills...still quite far from here.
Posted by tobacco_sunburst on October 22, 2007 at 10:12 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Anyone know what the situation in Fillmore/Piru area is? I've got family in Fillmore.
Posted by jenmoore on October 22, 2007 at 10:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
the Fillmore Gazette online plus the links I posted at 810pm are good. So far the North East end of Fillmore is on evacuation. The rest of us are just waiting. We're on the North West side and all is OK as of now.
Posted by jenmoore on October 22, 2007 at 10:23 p.m. (Suggest removal)
This is the latest on the gazette's site
Latest Fire Update - Monday 10/22/07 - 9:55 p.m.
Although an orange glow from the fire is visible from some areas of the city of Fillmore, the fire is still an estimated 3-4 miles away.
There is active fire burning in Holser and Piru canyons that may be visible from a distance. This activity is being closely monitored. Active fire came through portions of the Condor Preserve in the Hopper Canyon area today, but none of the facilities were lost. This flank of the fire is continuing to move in a westerly direction towards Fillmore.
Posted by obiwankobe on October 22, 2007 at 10:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
From Bardsdale you can see 2 instances of fire on the middle of the 3 ridges of mountains visible over Fillmore. The is also a noticeable glow up the Sespe, probably up Goodenough Rd. It looks to be slightly NE of the mobil home park. Coming across the Santa Clara River bridge into Fillmore it appears there is a fire in the river bed 2 to 3 miles to the east (not totally sure, so don't freak out). Up on Foothill you can't see anything with the way the topography is. However there is no fire equipment here anymore. The 5 or 6 units that gave the evacuation papers left about 6:20 pm. Don't know anything more.
Posted by jasmineluv01 on October 22, 2007 at 10:33 p.m. (Suggest removal)
so is it safe to say that this fire may not move into santa paula or even ventura what do you think all
Posted by jenmoore on October 22, 2007 at 10:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Right now we're fairly confident (yet packed and ready to go) that it wont make it to west Fillmore. I'm not expert though
Posted by bellasyd16 on October 22, 2007 at 10:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I live in Santa Paula, I just left fillmore... and from 10th street you can see the fire coming into santa paula, looks like it is going to miss the city itself and move into the hills above, not such a good thing for me because I live on foothill Rd directly on the hill
Posted by jenmoore on October 22, 2007 at 11:37 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The Sheriff's are on Grand reccomending evacuation of Grand and Goodenough. We're getting ready to go.
Posted by E_Ventura_Resident on October 22, 2007 at 11:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
The concern is not just whether the Ranch fire comes into Ventura, which is unlikely. There is however a legitimate concern that a minor local fire, e.g. Foothill/N. Petit fire, can become a major fire. Like jenmoore, I'm not taking any chances. I'd rather be prepared if the winds bring a fire to my door regardless of its initial origin.
Posted by intogreatrays on October 23, 2007 at 12:03 a.m. (Suggest removal)
That sounds like a good idea - i.e. Venturans getting ready. They were saying that the Canyon Country fire moved 20 miles in one hour and residents had NO warning to evacuate! Ventura is only about 30 miles from Fillmore and the winds are blowing South West right now. Also, the Stevenson Ranch fire that started not too long ago moved all the way to the ocean last time (I believe 2003). These babys can move fast with heavy wind and it is going to be hard to sleep tonight. I can smell thick smoke in the air right now in Midtown Ventura.
Posted by jenmoore on October 23, 2007 at 12:13 a.m. (Suggest removal)
'We were just given aprox. three hours to evacuate. Good Luck everyone!
Posted by jamesjc on October 23, 2007 at 12:19 a.m. (Suggest removal)
hey is there any chance this one could head toward moopark Im on the edge of moopark and fillmore
Posted by jwssll on October 23, 2007 at 12:42 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Is anyone on Grand Avenue still watching? I am on Goodenough and can't see behind me. We're packed to go but I was wondering what you see.
Posted by bajabubba40 on October 23, 2007 at 5:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Can I get a status of the 126? Have the fires jumped the 126 at Piru?
Posted by luv2sail on October 23, 2007 at 5:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Any news on Fillmore. I'm out of town and can't get in tocuh with my friend, lives at the northern end of Central on Foothill under the new water tank.
Thank you
Posted by Irishkell on October 23, 2007 at 8:30 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I am in Fill