Incident Update Maria

Date:
06/16/2025
Time:
6:09 PM

Incident Facts

Name
Maria
Start Date/Time
2025-06-16
Incident Status
Active
Location
S PALM AVE & E SANTA MARIA ST, SANTA PAULA, CA
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Ventura
Administration Unit
SLU
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:

Evacuation warning for South Mountain Road from the golf course to the 12th street bridge

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