Ventura County Info

Fire/Weather related news. This is NOT an official account. Not affiliated with Ventura County Fire Department. Please follow @VCFD_PIO for official information

[VCscanner @VCscanner]

Multiple areas of the county are under Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) consideration due to the current Red Flag Warning.

Map: https://t.co/oebPvXm6hL

[NWS Los Angeles @NWSLosAngeles]

Strong #SantaAnaWinds and very dry air will combine for critical fire weather across much of Los Angeles & Ventura Counties Wed thru Fri. Peak gusts of 60-70 mph possible for foothills & mountains along with min humidities of 2-8%. #CAwx #LAweather #ReadySetGo!

[VCFD PIO @VCFD_PIO]

Please be aware of an upcoming wind event. Over the next three days. @VCFD

[SAWTi Forecast @sawti_forecast]

LA-Ventura on 2021-11-21 is forecast to be MODERATE. Visit https://t.co/a7MaNMJOQa for more information and recommended actions

[Ventura County Info @VC_Area_News]

#RedFlagWarning

[SAWTi Forecast @sawti_forecast]

Northeast winds of 20 to 30 mph gusting to 50 mph will surface across the mountains and below the canyons and passes through mid-afternoon. Winds then decreasing and becoming more isolated later this afternoon. Humidity in the single digits and teens. Temperatures in the 80s.

[VCscanner @VCscanner]

Wind Advisory issued for VC from 3 AM Friday to noon Saturday. NE winds 20-30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Strongest winds in Santa Susana Mountains and Simi Hills.

[VCscanner @VCscanner]

Red Flag Warning issued for VC from 6 AM Friday to 8 PM Saturday due to northeast winds and low humidity. Isolated gusts up to 55 mph possible. Humidity dropping to 6 to 12 percent. Conditions are favorable for extreme fire behavior and rapid rate of fire spread.

[NWS Los Angeles @NWSLosAngeles]

We have issued a Red Flag Warning for the moderate Santa Ana event expected this Friday in Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. That basically means dry, windy, and warmer. #cawx

[NWS Los Angeles @NWSLosAngeles]

Be careful with ignition sources. Elevated fire weather conditions are expected the next couple of days. #CAwx

[CaliFireInfo 🔥 @ofrdvic]

Be aware people! Peak #FireSeason js upon us

[Ventura County Info @VC_Area_News]

Stay away from downed power lines! Always assume they are energized!

[VCscanner @VCscanner]

Major issues all over the county at the moment. Lines down, poles down, trees down, roads blocked, flying debris, etc.

[Ventura County Sheriff @VENTURASHERIFF]

Happening Now: Brush fire in @toaksvcso near Erbes Rd. and Fernleaf Ct. Evacs in progress and multiple road closures. Avoid the area. @vcfd @VCFD_PIO @VCAirUnit

[VCFD PIO @VCFD_PIO]

#ErbesFire; Fire has jumped Erbes rd and will be impacting structures shortly. @VCFD #vcfd

[CA Fire Scanner @CAFireScanner]

#ErbesFire (#ThousandOaks, Ventura Co) - The fire has spotted across Erbes Rd looking at the @ABC7 live stream..

https://t.co/uTOL37dUsF

[CA Fire Scanner @CAFireScanner]

#ErbesFire (#ThousandOaks, Ventura Co) - IC reporting 5-10 acres being pushed by a 20-30mph east wind, moving towards the Sunset Hills area - requesting a 2nd alarm. Numerous structures out in front if it crosses Erbes Rd.

[CA Fire Scanner @CAFireScanner]

#ErbesFire (#ThousandOaks, Ventura Co) - 3 additional engines requested to Lemonberry Pl off Erbes Rd as fire is approaching backyards on that street.

[County of Ventura @CountyVentura]

A wind event is expected to impact Ventura County. Intensity is expected to increase 12/2 through 12/4, when gusts could reach up to 60+ mph and drive humidity levels to critically low levels. SCE is monitoring circuits for possible public safety shutoffs. https://t.co/bHpomzKXX9

[Ventura County Fire @VCFD]

VCFD Firefighters are on scene of a isolated 100x100 mulch pile on fire in a West #SimiValley agricultural area. Four engines requested. Cause under investigation. No injuries. @SimiValleyPD @SVAcorn

[Ventura County Info @VC_Area_News]

@VCscanner At least you now have that generator! You are more prepared for times like these

[Ventura County Info @VC_Area_News]

#RedFlagWarning in effect from Sunday night through Tuesday morning. Very high fire danger. Be cautious with anything that could potentially cause a fire.