Smoke and Flames Erupt From Kanan Fire After Unconfirmed Explosion Report, Forward Progress Stopped
N Westlake Blvd & Kanan Rd
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Summary
- Winds have propelled the three-acre fire, with smoke seen rising from the hills. Evacuations were requested.
- An initial 911 dispatch reported that an explosion was heard before the fire erupted, but this is unconfirmed.
- See evacuation information here.
Timeline
The most recent update from Watch Duty indicates that the fire has since been mapped at 26 acres, with firefighters beginning mop-up operations.
Residents are urged to monitor emergency.venturacounty.gov for the latest evacuation information and official updates.
Crews stopped the fire's forward progress at an estimated 5 acres. Firefighters will continue building containment lines and putting out remaining hot spots. Westlake Boulevard is closed in the area.
Roughly 130 firefighters, 55 fire apparatus, and multiple helicopters are mounting an aggressive attack from the ground and air, with helicopters drawing water from nearby Bard Reservoir, officials say.
Evacuation orders have been lifted.
Firefighters report that forward progress on the blaze has been stopped, per Watch Duty.
Evacuation warnings have been issued for multiple zones.
The address reported for this incident has changed to N Westlake Blvd & Kanan Rd.
Fire commanders requested mandatory evacuations for Featherwood Street and called in two additional brush engines as the fire grew to about 3 acres, according to Watch Duty.
The fire spread south, and crews were sent to Featherwood Street and Brunston Court to protect homes, Watch Duty reported, citing radio traffic.
Law enforcement was requested to help with traffic control.
Crews are responding to a vegetation fire in light to medium brush near North Westlake Boulevard and East Kanan Road in Westlake Village, being pushed by winds from the west and throwing embers ahead of itself, according to Watch Duty.
Firefighters are on the scene.
A Citizen user shows video of flames and smoke billowing up from a large fire nearby.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2636 Featherwood St.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2636 Featherwood St.
The most recent update from Watch Duty indicates that the fire has since been mapped at 26 acres, with firefighters beginning mop-up operations.
Residents are urged to monitor emergency.venturacounty.gov for the latest evacuation information and official updates.
Crews stopped the fire's forward progress at an estimated 5 acres. Firefighters will continue building containment lines and putting out remaining hot spots. Westlake Boulevard is closed in the area.
Roughly 130 firefighters, 55 fire apparatus, and multiple helicopters are mounting an aggressive attack from the ground and air, with helicopters drawing water from nearby Bard Reservoir, officials say.
Evacuation orders have been lifted.
Firefighters report that forward progress on the blaze has been stopped, per Watch Duty.
Evacuation warnings have been issued for multiple zones.
The address reported for this incident has changed to N Westlake Blvd & Kanan Rd.
Fire commanders requested mandatory evacuations for Featherwood Street and called in two additional brush engines as the fire grew to about 3 acres, according to Watch Duty.
The fire spread south, and crews were sent to Featherwood Street and Brunston Court to protect homes, Watch Duty reported, citing radio traffic.
Law enforcement was requested to help with traffic control.
Crews are responding to a vegetation fire in light to medium brush near North Westlake Boulevard and East Kanan Road in Westlake Village, being pushed by winds from the west and throwing embers ahead of itself, according to Watch Duty.
Firefighters are on the scene.
A Citizen user shows video of flames and smoke billowing up from a large fire nearby.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2636 Featherwood St.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2636 Featherwood St.
The most recent update from Watch Duty indicates that the fire has since been mapped at 26 acres, with firefighters beginning mop-up operations.
Residents are urged to monitor emergency.venturacounty.gov for the latest evacuation information and official updates.
Crews stopped the fire's forward progress at an estimated 5 acres. Firefighters will continue building containment lines and putting out remaining hot spots. Westlake Boulevard is closed in the area.
Roughly 130 firefighters, 55 fire apparatus, and multiple helicopters are mounting an aggressive attack from the ground and air, with helicopters drawing water from nearby Bard Reservoir, officials say.
Evacuation orders have been lifted.
Firefighters report that forward progress on the blaze has been stopped, per Watch Duty.
Evacuation warnings have been issued for multiple zones.
The address reported for this incident has changed to N Westlake Blvd & Kanan Rd.
Fire commanders requested mandatory evacuations for Featherwood Street and called in two additional brush engines as the fire grew to about 3 acres, according to Watch Duty.
The fire spread south, and crews were sent to Featherwood Street and Brunston Court to protect homes, Watch Duty reported, citing radio traffic.
Law enforcement was requested to help with traffic control.
Crews are responding to a vegetation fire in light to medium brush near North Westlake Boulevard and East Kanan Road in Westlake Village, being pushed by winds from the west and throwing embers ahead of itself, according to Watch Duty.
Firefighters are on the scene.
A Citizen user shows video of flames and smoke billowing up from a large fire nearby.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2636 Featherwood St.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2636 Featherwood St.
The most recent update from Watch Duty indicates that the fire has since been mapped at 26 acres, with firefighters beginning mop-up operations.
Residents are urged to monitor emergency.venturacounty.gov for the latest evacuation information and official updates.
Crews stopped the fire's forward progress at an estimated 5 acres. Firefighters will continue building containment lines and putting out remaining hot spots. Westlake Boulevard is closed in the area.
Roughly 130 firefighters, 55 fire apparatus, and multiple helicopters are mounting an aggressive attack from the ground and air, with helicopters drawing water from nearby Bard Reservoir, officials say.
Evacuation orders have been lifted.
Firefighters report that forward progress on the blaze has been stopped, per Watch Duty.
Evacuation warnings have been issued for multiple zones.
The address reported for this incident has changed to N Westlake Blvd & Kanan Rd.
Fire commanders requested mandatory evacuations for Featherwood Street and called in two additional brush engines as the fire grew to about 3 acres, according to Watch Duty.
The fire spread south, and crews were sent to Featherwood Street and Brunston Court to protect homes, Watch Duty reported, citing radio traffic.
Law enforcement was requested to help with traffic control.
Crews are responding to a vegetation fire in light to medium brush near North Westlake Boulevard and East Kanan Road in Westlake Village, being pushed by winds from the west and throwing embers ahead of itself, according to Watch Duty.
Firefighters are on the scene.
A Citizen user shows video of flames and smoke billowing up from a large fire nearby.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2636 Featherwood St.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2636 Featherwood St.
The most recent update from Watch Duty indicates that the fire has since been mapped at 26 acres, with firefighters beginning mop-up operations.
Residents are urged to monitor emergency.venturacounty.gov for the latest evacuation information and official updates.
Crews stopped the fire's forward progress at an estimated 5 acres. Firefighters will continue building containment lines and putting out remaining hot spots. Westlake Boulevard is closed in the area.
Roughly 130 firefighters, 55 fire apparatus, and multiple helicopters are mounting an aggressive attack from the ground and air, with helicopters drawing water from nearby Bard Reservoir, officials say.
Evacuation orders have been lifted.
Firefighters report that forward progress on the blaze has been stopped, per Watch Duty.
Evacuation warnings have been issued for multiple zones.
The address reported for this incident has changed to N Westlake Blvd & Kanan Rd.
Fire commanders requested mandatory evacuations for Featherwood Street and called in two additional brush engines as the fire grew to about 3 acres, according to Watch Duty.
The fire spread south, and crews were sent to Featherwood Street and Brunston Court to protect homes, Watch Duty reported, citing radio traffic.
Law enforcement was requested to help with traffic control.
Crews are responding to a vegetation fire in light to medium brush near North Westlake Boulevard and East Kanan Road in Westlake Village, being pushed by winds from the west and throwing embers ahead of itself, according to Watch Duty.
Firefighters are on the scene.
A Citizen user shows video of flames and smoke billowing up from a large fire nearby.
The address reported for this incident has changed to 2636 Featherwood St.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2636 Featherwood St.
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It starts again huh … 😞 And the administration again will act like it’s such a surprise and resources will be “unavailable”. We already know the playbook
D So happy they put it out
Looks like they have LA County fire, helicopters and city helicopters working at
Hey according to the video it looks much better. Under control! Ever since the Palisades fire and Eaton fires, hard lessons learned. LAFD and County fire JUMP on these fires like crazy. Tackle them hard. Lessons learned!!
10000%
It starts again huh … 😞 And the administration again will act like it’s such a surprise and resources will be “unavailable”. We already know the playbook
D So happy they put it out
Looks like they have LA County fire, helicopters and city helicopters working at
Hey according to the video it looks much better. Under control! Ever since the Palisades fire and Eaton fires, hard lessons learned. LAFD and County fire JUMP on these fires like crazy. Tackle them hard. Lessons learned!!
10000%
It starts again huh … 😞 And the administration again will act like it’s such a surprise and resources will be “unavailable”. We already know the playbook
D So happy they put it out
Looks like they have LA County fire, helicopters and city helicopters working at
Hey according to the video it looks much better. Under control! Ever since the Palisades fire and Eaton fires, hard lessons learned. LAFD and County fire JUMP on these fires like crazy. Tackle them hard. Lessons learned!!
10000%
It starts again huh … 😞 And the administration again will act like it’s such a surprise and resources will be “unavailable”. We already know the playbook
D So happy they put it out
Looks like they have LA County fire, helicopters and city helicopters working at
Hey according to the video it looks much better. Under control! Ever since the Palisades fire and Eaton fires, hard lessons learned. LAFD and County fire JUMP on these fires like crazy. Tackle them hard. Lessons learned!!
10000%
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It starts again huh … 😞 And the administration again will act like it’s such a surprise and resources will be “unavailable”. We already know the playbook
D So happy they put it out
Looks like they have LA County fire, helicopters and city helicopters working at
Hey according to the video it looks much better. Under control! Ever since the Palisades fire and Eaton fires, hard lessons learned. LAFD and County fire JUMP on these fires like crazy. Tackle them hard. Lessons learned!!
10000%