The Mountain Fire erupted at around 9 a.m. on November 6, 2024, near the 7900 block of Balcom Canyon Road and Bradley Road, north of the 118 Freeway in Ventura County. By 10:30 p.m., the fire had consumed 14,187 acres, destroying homes and forcing residents to evacuate as Santa Ana winds pushed flames through dry vegetation. “Firefighting operations continue through the night with both ground resources and night-flying helicopters,” reported the Ventura County Fire Department (@VCFD_PIO). “Hundreds of mutual aid firefighters continue to arrive at the scene from throughout California.” Environmental Conditions and Fire Behavior Cal Fire Battalion Chief Nick … Continue reading California’s Mountain Fire Explodes to 20,000+ Acres Amid 80 MPH Winds — Over 800 Firefighters Mobilized as Homes Burn and Evacuations Expand