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Ventura County Fire Dept photographer - This account will relay breaking news info. Personal account, all opinions and photos are my own.

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LA County Firehawk drops water on the #SandyFire in #SimiValley #Wildfire

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Structure protection on Rocking Horse Drive. #SandyFire #VenturaCounty

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@ShorealoneFilms Nah, Seattle just didn’t pay their Amazon Prime membership fee

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@MLB @SarahWexler32 From now on if Brad signs can we extend the serving time to the 9th at the earliest??

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Ventura and Santa Barbara counties are included in this list, fall is peak wildfire time in this area.

[CAL FIRE @CAL_FIRE]

🍂 History has shown us that some of California’s largest and most destructive wildfires have ignited during the fall months.

The shift in seasons can bring cooler mornings and shorter days, but it doesn’t mean the wildfire threat is over.

Dry conditions, along with strong winds and low humidity, can create dangerous fire weather.
This is the time to stay prepared, not let your guard down.

Pack a go-bag, review your evacuation plan with your family, and avoid all activities that create a spark during #RedFlagWarnings. Preparing NOW can make a big difference when wildfires spark near you.

👉 Start preparing your wildfire action plan at: https://t.co/xAsi7kicHn

#CALFIRE #Wildfires #Equinox #Preparedness #OneLessSpark

[Santa Clarita Incidents @SCV_Incidents]

#BREAKING | Sounds like a truck rolled over at the #CanyonFire incident. They are calling this an “IWI” An Incident Within an Incident. Possible multiple injuries on scene. Audio in video below.

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#GiffordFire is still very active burning in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties

[Santa Barbara County Fire Department @SBCFireInfo]

#GiffordFire: Footage of fire activity on the west side of the fire on Hwy 166 to just east of the Pine Cyn USFS Station.

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@FirePhotoGirl @ShorealoneFilms I give it a 4 out of 10. It was a bit of a let down from Santa Barbara.

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@MzLizz4 @SBCFireInfo It’s in the San Luis CHP area.

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2nd alarm fire burning in Solvang Ca.

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#MollyInc. Photo Update: PIO responding.

[Ventura County Fire @VCFD]

With deep sorrow, the Ventura County Fire Department announces the line of duty death of Engineer Thomas “Tommy” James Daniel Minadeo at the age of 32.

Engineer Minadeo dedicated his life to serving and protecting the community with unwavering commitment, professionalism, and heart. His bravery, dedication, and kindness left an indelible mark on those he worked alongside and the countless lives he touched.

Minadeo joined the Ventura County Fire Department as a fire control worker in 2015. In 2017, he was hired as a firefighter, graduating from Academy 54. He was assigned to Truck 54 in Camarillo, Station 26 in Santa Paula, Station 31 in Thousand Oaks, Station 51 in El Rio, Station 55 in Camarillo and Station 53 in Port Hueneme. Tommy promoted to engineer in 2022 and served his final assignment at Station 45 in Simi Valley.

Minadeo was diagnosed with job-related cancer last October and had been undergoing treatment.

“Tommy was part of our fire family for nearly 10 years, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with us in response to our community’s public safety needs,” Fire Chief Dustin Gardner said. “We now stand with Tommy’s family in grieving his passing and supporting each other.”

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River bottom fire near Santa Paula

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#acaciafire; #VCFD is on scene of an approximately 2 acre brush fire off in the river bottom off Acacia Road in the City of Santa Paula. Units on scene are reporting a moderate rate of spread in medium fuels pushed by a 10-15mph wind. Firefighters are aggressively working to attack the head of the fire.
@CountyVentura @santapaulacity

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@WishIwasSpock @HeidiOller1 The 126 is not closed. The I-5 is closed AT the 126.

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@trend_1O1 Video credit to @BDP_473

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Good job @LASDHQ

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#PalisadesFire

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Make sure you are not conducting any activity that has a potential to cause sparks this week!

[NWS Los Angeles @NWSLosAngeles]

HEADS UP!!! A LIFE-THREATENING, DESTRUCTIVE, Widespread Windstorm is expected Tue afternoon-Weds morning across much of Ventura/LA Co. Areas not typically windy will be impacted. See graphic for areas of greatest concern. Stay indoors, away from windows, expect poweroutages. #LA

[VCFD PIO @VCFD_PIO]

The Mountain Fire remains at 19,904 acres and is 98% contained. 100% containment is anticipated tomorrow and this will be the final update on the fire.

Today, crews continued tactical patrols and community outreach efforts.

A Local Assistance Center (LAC) is located at the Ventura County Office of Education, 5100 Adolfo Rd in Camarillo. The LAC will be open Monday - Saturday from 9am to 7pm.

VCFD’s Public Information Center at Fire Station 55, 403 Valley Vista Drive in Camarillo will be open from 8am to 6pm tomorrow and staffed with Firefighters and Fire Prevention staff to help support community needs.

For more details on resources to help support recovery efforts, please visit https://t.co/fFpFLcyR4b.

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Did you know there are various agencies assisting with the #MountainFire? Here are some of the agencies you might see around the area. For more information, visit https://t.co/cXTHZLh7kM.

#VCFD #VenturaCountyFire @CountyVentura @venturaSheriff @SantaPaulaCity #CityCamarillo @CALFIRE

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Stay safe and if you feel unsafe don’t wait for the evacuation order.

[VCFD PIO @VCFD_PIO]

#mountainfire update; The fire is currently impacting the Camarillo Heights area and is estimated at 8,800 acres. Numerous structures have been impacted by this fast-moving fire.

Firefighters first priority continues to be life safety and we are strongly encouraging all residents in impacted areas to follow evacuation orders.

A temporary evacuation shelter has been established at Padre Serra Parish
5205 Upland Road in Camarillo

We urge all residents to follow https://t.co/MGizIfLutJ for the latest incident and evacuation updates.