Incident Update Maria Fire

Date:
06/16/2025
Time:
6:36 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Maria Fire
Start Date/Time
2025-06-16
Incident Status
Active
Location
South Palm Avenue and East Santa Maria Street, Santa Paula
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Ventura
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
15
Containment
0%
Structures Threatened
4
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

A brush fire is burning in the Santa Clara River bottom, south of the City of Santa Paula, being driven east by onshore winds. Over 130 firefighters are on scene, supported by two helicopters, with a third mutual aid helicopter requested. Crews are actively engaged in structure defense and working on perimeter control. Copters are and making water drops on the head of the fire.

Evacuation Zones

Evacuation Information:

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
13
Water Tenders
2
Helicopters
3
Dozers
2
Hand Crews
2
Other
3
Total Personnel
140

Cooperating Agencies

Name Phone Address URL
CAL FIRE, LA County, Ventura City, Coulson Aviation