| Woolsey Fire Incident Information: | ||
| Last Updated: | November 16, 2018, 8:33 am | |
| Date/Time Started: | November 08, 2018 2:24 pm | |
| Administrative Unit: | Unified Command: CAL FIRE, Ventura County Fire Dept., Ventura County Sheriff Dept., Los Angeles County Fire Dept., Los Angeles County Sheriff Dept., National Park Service | |
| County: | Los Angeles County, Ventura County | |
| Location: | E Street and Alfa Road Rd, South of Simi Valley | |
| Acres Burned – Containment: | 98,362 acres – 69% contained | |
| Structures Threatened: | 57,000 | |
| Structures Destroyed: | 616 destroyed – 183 damaged | |
| Evacuations: | View the latest Incident Update for current information on evacuations and road closures. | |
For today, onshore flow will continue across the incident, gusting a bit stronger than Thursday.
Southerly/up canyon gusts to around 20 MPH are anticipated this afternoon. With the stronger onshore
flow, temperatures will be a little bit cooler and minimum relative humidity higher.
Firefighting resources will continue to mop up and patrol. Fire suppression repair teams are actively engaged
in working around the fire perimeter and affected areas. Unburned interior islands as well as burned
structures adjacent to control lines will be monitored to prevent spread. Crews remain diligent in
providing public service to residents as they return to their homes. Structures destroyed and damaged
have been validated by damage assessment teams.
Currently, 57% of the burn assessment is complete.
Ventura County Department of Toxic Substance Control Community Update Here:
https://tinyurl.com/woolseyssfl
Mandatory Evacuations:
VENTURA COUNTY EVACUATIONS:
– South Coast – E. Las Posas Rd. South of Potrero Rd. to Hwy 1 and County line.
– Pacific Coast Highway is open to residents only who live along PCH
LA COUNTY EVACUATIONS:
– Calabasas – portions have been repopulated
– Malibu – portions of Malibu have been repopulated to residents only.


















