A blaze near Moorpark and Fillmore has destroyed a home and consumed at least 250 acres as of Wednesday morning.
Dubbed the Mountain Fire, the blaze was reported just after 9 a.m. near the 7900 block of Balcom Canyon Road and Bradley Road, north of the 118 Freeway.
The blaze could grow as large as 2,000 acres, as reported by radio station KVTA.
Reporter John Palminteri said 40 mph winds are helping the blaze, though a “massive” firefighter response is on scene.
The Ventura County Fire Department said “40 firefighters are on scene, utilizing 58 fire apparatus, with additional helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft requested to assist.”
At least one home has been destroyed and ambulances have been called for burn victims, KVTA added.
Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for the immediate area, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The evacuation center is at Padre Serra Parish, 5205 Upland Ave. in Camarillo.
