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MOUNTAIN FIRE BURN AREA -RAIN EVENT

Updated 1/24/2025 at 2:00PM

The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecast a mild rain event expected to impact Ventura County Saturday through Monday. The current forecast calls for a significant cold front and rainfall totals between 0.50-1.00 inches over the course of 36 hours. Mountain ranges could see 1.0 –2.0 inches total from this storm. Peak rain rates expected to impact Ventura County Sunday evening into Monday. NWS acknowledged that the increase in rainfall totals could potentially impact sensitive burn scars in Los Angeles County, however, the forecast does not anticipate debris flow or flooding issues for the Mountain Fire burn area in Ventura County. Ventura County Sheriff’s Emergency Services will continue to monitor for significant changes or risks to the area. 

Residents are encouraged to follow the forecast for their area at National Weather Service.

For more information on the Mountain Fire Burn Area or to view the recent town hall discussion on post-fire debris flows, click HERE. 

For a list of Ventura County Fire Stations offering fill-your-own sand bags, click HERE. 

 

SANTA ANA WIND EVENT & SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFFS

Red Flag conditions expired Friday at 10:00 AM, as expected. Due to much improved conditions, Southern California Edison adjusted the period of concern for all circuits monitored for this PSPS to conclude at 3:00 am Friday, 1/24/25. As of this report, most circuits that experienced de-energization have been restored, except for approximately five undergoing inspections. Complete re-energization is expected presently. SCE Customer Resource Centers will remain open through today.

CUSTOMER CARE CENTERS

Southern California Edison has opened three Customer Resource Centers in support of this event. Hours of operation Friday 1/24/25 from 8:00 am – 10:00 pm. 

Arroyo Vista Recreation Center, Magnolia Room
4550 Tierra Rejada Road
Moorpark, CA 93021

Thousand Oaks Inn
75 W Thousand Oaks Blvd. 
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

LAGUNA FIRE

Ventura County Fire crews are continuing to monitor the 93.5-acre burn area California State University Channel Islands. Forward progress was halted yesterday, and current containment is estimated at 70%.

The Evacuation Warning that was issued to California State Channel Islands University and the adjacent residential area, University Glen was LIFTED Friday, 1/24/25 at 8:45 am. 

 

HUGHES FIRE

The United States Forest Service and the Los Angeles County Fire Department are still working to contain a brush fire that began around 10:30 am on the east side of Lake Castaic, off Lake Hughes Road in Los Angeles County. The fire is currently estimated to be 10,396 acres and 56% containment. 

All Evacuation Warnings for Ventura County were lifted in the morning hours of Thursday, 1/23/25. As of Friday, 1/24/25 at 7:00 am, the Lake Piru recreational area is open. 

AIR QUALITY

The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District continues to monitor the effects from the Hughes Fire, but the amount of smoke from it has decreased in Ventura County. For the latest real-time air quality information, visit AirNow and enter your location.

EXTENDED POWER OUTAGES DUE TO PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFFS

We acknowledge the ongoing power outages affecting many Southern California Edison (SCE) customers due to the Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS). These outages are a precautionary measure implemented by SCE to mitigate the risk of wildfires, particularly during times of extreme weather conditions such as high winds, dry conditions, and high temperatures. SCE activates PSPS when these conditions create a significant risk of power lines sparking and igniting fires in vulnerable areas. The County of Ventura and cities within the County of Ventura have no control over when power is de-energized or when it will be restored. We understand the hardship these extended outages cause for our residents, and we continually advocate for SCE to restore power to impacted areas as quickly and safely as possible. We encourage residents to share their concerns with the California Public Utilities Commission. 

Southern California Edison accepts claims for food loss due to Public Safety Power Shutoff events. 

Here’s what you’ll need:

Be prepared to provide information on how you attempted to mitigate food losses by using ice or other methods. For additional help or questions, please call SCE’s disaster support line at 1-800-251-3311.

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