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The Laguna fire map indicates a significant and rapid spread of the wildfire, also referred to as the Camarillo fire. This incident was first detected in Ventura County on Thursday, January 23, around 9:45 AM PT, where it initially affected 15 acres. However, that area has since expanded dramatically, with the situation prompting mandatory evacuation orders for residents in areas near Camarillo Regional Park and California State University Channel Islands. Current details on the Laguna fire can be found in today’s map.
Current Status of the Laguna Fire
As of an update received around 2:00 PM PT, evacuation orders have been downgraded to warnings, yet the fire remains at 50 acres burned with 0% containment.
The Laguna fire map published at 10:35 AM PT shows an ongoing threat, with the fire spreading across approximately 50 acres and still not contained. Evacuation orders are currently active for two identified zones marked in red on the map.
Authorities have implemented road closures on Potrero Road and Lewis Road in response to the fire’s threat to the communities of Camarillo and Leesdale. Although no specific evacuation warnings have been issued for neighboring areas, additional regions may face vulnerability as firefighting efforts are initiated.
A temporary evacuation center has been established at the Camarillo Community Center, located at 1605 Bumley Street, Camarillo, CA 93010, to assist displaced residents.
The Ventura County Fire Department has classified the Laguna fire as a wildfire, with the cause currently under investigation, as noted in an incident update by Cal Fire from 10:14 AM PT.
According to a report by KTLA 5 in Los Angeles, officials indicated that the fire was rapidly advancing, with around 100 firefighters dispatched to the scene by 9:15 AM PT.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Los Angeles highlighted this situation as “dangerous,” citing winds ranging from 20 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching 35 to 45 mph. Additionally, the humidity level is approximated at a mere 5%, exacerbating the conditions for the wildfire’s expansion.
A spot forecast from the NWS has issued a red flag warning for the region, set to remain in effect until Friday at 10 AM PT. The forecast predicts strong winds on Thursday between 10 AM and 6 PM PT, along with persistently dry conditions that hinder firefighting efforts considerably.
On Wednesday, various other fires ignited across California, including the Rancho Bernardo fire in San Diego and the Hughes fire in Los Angeles County.
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