Wildfires

Today's breaking news on wildfires in California, SoCal and Los Angeles. Here is the latest on fires now, including breaking developments, public safety information, maps, video and longterm outlooks.

Maurice Kerr is seen minutes after the Mountain Fire destroyed his Camarillo home Nov. 6, 2024.

California Wildfires Nov 13

Camarillo man thanks firefighters who saved him from Mountain Fire in ‘the nick of time'

A Camarillo thanks firefighters for saving him from the Mountain Fire in Ventura County.

Wildfires Nov 12

Over 200 buildings destroyed by Ventura County Mountain Fire
California Wildfires Nov 11

At least 192 structures destroyed by Mountain Fire in Ventura County

California Wildfires Nov 11

Class ring found in ashes of home among few treasured items left behind by Mountain Fire

A class ring was among the few items left behind after the Mountain Fire destroyed a Camarillo home.
California Wildfires Nov 11

Mountain Fire in Ventura County contained at 36%

The Mountain Fire in Ventura County has been contained by 26% as of Sunday, according to Cal Fire.
Wildfires Nov 8

How SoCal fire crews are strategically combating unpredictable wildfires

As unpredictable as wildfires may be, the response to them has become very predictable.
California Wildfires Nov 8

Mountain Fire in Ventura County grows as fire crews ramp up containment

The Mountain Fire destroyed 132 structures, including many homes, in the Camarillo and Moorpark areas of Ventura County. See a wildfire update.

Ventura County Nov 8

Families return to destroyed neighborhood in Camarillo

Devastated Camarillo residents returned Friday evening to find their homes in ashes after the Mountain Fire swept through the area. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Nov 7. 2024.
California Wildfires Nov 8

Entire neighborhood in Somis wiped out by Mountain Fire

A family in Somis is still in shock after their entire neighborhood was destroyed by the devastating Mountain Fire. Macy Jenkins reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Nov. 7, 2024.
Wildfires Nov 8

See heartbreaking destruction left behind by Mountain Fire in Ventura County

See the before and after pictures from a Ventura County neighborhood.
California Wildfires Nov 7

Mountain Fire wind outlook: Red flag warning to expire

What is a PDS red flag warning? NWS meteorologist Rich Thompson explains the wind conditions during the Mountain Fire.
California Wildfires Nov 7

‘The whole thing just blew up.' Mountain Fire destroys Camarillo Heights homes

Entire neighborhoods were burned to rubble by a fire that moved quickly through the Moorpark and Camarillo areas.
California Wildfires Nov 7

Mountain Fire: See the latest evacuation orders, closures and shelters

A brush fire in Ventura County continues to burn over 14,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders as well as road closures and school closures.
California Wildfires Nov 8

Mountain Fire burns over 20,000 acres in Ventura County

The Mountain Fire burned homes in the Ventura County communities of Moorpark and Camarillo. Follow live updates on the wildfire northwest of LA.
California Wildfires Nov 7

Firefighters race to protect homes from wind-driven Mountain Fire in Ventura County

A Ventura County wildfire that burned several homes in Moorpark and Camarillo flared up Thursday morning as flames pushed north toward Santa Paula.
California Wildfires Nov 8

Map: See where the Mountain Fire is burning in Ventura County

A brush fire quickly grew to 8,800 acres Wednesday in the hills above Moorpark and Camarillo in Ventura County.
California Wildfires Nov 7

Mountain Fire in Ventura County destroys homes, prompts more evacuations

Evacuations were ordered due to a Ventura County fire that burned hundreds of acres in Moorpark and Camarillo.
California Wildfires Nov 6

50-acre brush fire spreads to at least one home on Malibu coast

A brush fire on the Malibu coast spread to about 40 acres near seaside homes on a day of strong wind gusts in Los Angeles County.
California Wildfires Oct 8

Angelus Oaks begins recovery as Line Fire nears full containment

Evacuations are lifted in the San Bernardino County mountain community of Angelus Oaks.
California Wildfires Oct 3

Recreation area evacuations ordered in Ventura County wildfire near Lake Piru

Evacuations were ordered Thursday afternoon after a wildfire started west of Lake Piru in Ventura County.