“Post Fire” in LA County reaches Ventura County lines

A wildfire that was burning in northern Los Angeles County area reached Ventura County lines Sunday near Los Padres National Forest.

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. — A wildfire in the northwestern Los Angeles County area reached Ventura County lines Sunday near Los Padres National Forest.

As per the Ventura County Fire Department, the”Post Fire,” also known as the “Post Fire” entered Ventura County and destroyed about 22,000 acres of wilderness in the southern eastern part of Las Padres National Forest, to the south of Hungry Valley.

VCFD announced in an X-post they dispatched more than 120 firefighters to fight the wildfire. VCFD also stated that firefighters fought the fire from the air as well as the ground.

As per the Los Angeles County Fire Department According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the “Post Fire” in Gorman began on Saturday around 1:45 p.m. close to Gorman Road as well as Ranch Road close to the southbound Interstate 5 Freeway.

As of this writing the fire has burned over 14,000 acres, and is at 2% contained.

LACFD reports that over 1,200 people living within Gorman were evacuated. Gorman region were evacuated.

The flame continues to rage in a direction to the south, toward Pyramid Lake, making smoke visible to Ventura County residents.

The National Weather Service Los Angeles states that the forecast is for gusty winds until Monday, bringing an elevated red flag fire conditions. dry and hot conditions within Santa Barbara County and the interior.

Multiple alerts for fire weather started to take effect on Sunday in the area.

At the time of writing the number of personnel was 1,148, seven helicopters, 114 engines and 11 dozers were designated, according to Cal Fire.

According to the Ventura County emergency website According to the VC Emergency website, according to the VC Emergency website, Ventura County Sheriff’s Office is watching the post fire closely.

“As of now, the fire does not pose a risk to Ventura County however personnel from Ventura County Fire Department and Ventura County Emergency Services remain in close contact with Los Angeles County should wind conditions change and the fire threaten our area,” according to on the VC Emergency website.

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