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Apache Fire Daily Update 07-27-2024
Apache Fire
Publication Type: News - 07/27/2024 - 09:00
Apache Fire Start: Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at 6:31 p.m.
Cause: Under investigation
Location: Maricopa Highway and Apache Canyon Road, Cuyama Valley, Ventura County
Size at time of update: 1,552 acres
Containment: 21%
Personnel: 212
Incident Details: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/calpf-apache-fire
Resources:
Hand Crews: 5 Engines: 19 Copters: 7 Water Tenders: 5
Firefighters have constructed an initial line around much of the Apache Fire. Fire crews will work today to improve on the work done over that last two days by seeking out and extinguishing smoldering vegetation near the fire’s edge. The percentage of containment will increase as fire managers are confident that established lines will hold. The fire has not grown over the past 48 hours despite higher winds in the area.
Evacuation Orders and Evacuation Warnings are still in place. Firefighters will continue to improve structure protection measures as the fire lines are mopped up.
The fire is burning adjacent to Maricopa Highway (CA-33). The highway remains open. Motorists are encouraged be alert for firefighters and equipment in the area. Please check Caltrans road conditions prior to driving through the area.
California Interagency Incident Management Team 2, a United States Forest Service incident command team has been assigned to manage the fire.
Forecast for Saturday: After one final day of hot temperatures today, a cooling trend will take place Sunday through Tuesday. High temperatures will range from the upper 80s to low 90s and afternoon humidity will be in the mid to upper teens. Winds will be out of the northwest 5-12 mph, gusting to 18-20 mph.
Evacuation Areas: Current Apache Fire evacuation information can be found at vcemergency.com. The status of evacuations may change during the day. Ventura County residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency notifications here.
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