Overview

• The fire has advanced east from Holser Canyon Road to within miles of Val Verde, burning nearly 5,000 acres since igniting on August 7.
• Mandatory evacuation orders cover multiple zones in Ventura and Los Angeles counties, affecting more than 4,200 residents under orders and another 12,500 under warnings.
• Over 250 ground personnel are coordinating with helicopters and air tankers as Cal Fire and county departments battle the blaze.
• Officials report no injuries or structural damage while Cal Fire continues investigating the fire’s origin.
• Temperatures near 100 °F are driving rapid fire growth as crews work to establish containment.