Ventura County
Mountain Fire
Status as of June 15, 2026, per Southern California Edison
Affected areasCamarilloSanta Rosa Valley
| Year | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Start date | Unknown |
| Containment date | Unknown |
| Region / counties | Ventura |
| Acreage | 19,904 |
| Structures destroyed | 243 |
| Structures damaged | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Cause status | under investigation |
| Cause category | utility equipment |
| Officially determined arson | No / not determined |
| Responsible party | None publicly/officially named |
| Last verified | 2026-06-15 |
Litigation status
Litigation filed. Status as of June 15, 2026, per Southern California Edison.
Following the Mountain Fire in Ventura County, lawsuits were filed against Southern California Edison alleging the fire was connected to the utility’s electrical equipment. This entry confirms that the litigation exists on the public record as of the status date and does not characterize its merits or any person’s position.
Litigation was filed in connection with the Mountain Fire involving electrical utility infrastructure. This entry reports only that litigation exists on the public record as of the status date.
Court & regulatory record
- California Public Utilities Commission, utility wildfire proceedings , California Public Utilities Commission
This is a reported public-record status, not advice about any individual's legal situation. Deadlines and eligibility change over time and depend on facts specific to each person, only a licensed attorney can assess yours.
Common questions about the Mountain Fire
What caused the Mountain Fire?
The cause is recorded as under investigation (category: utility equipment).
Is there litigation over the Mountain Fire?
Litigation filed. Status as of June 15, 2026, per Southern California Edison.
What areas did the Mountain Fire affect?
The Mountain Fire (Ventura County) affected communities including Camarillo, Santa Rosa Valley.
How large was the Mountain Fire?
19,904 acres, 243 structures destroyed, 0 fatalities, per public records as of 2026-06-15.
Sources
- CAL FIRE Incident Statistics (Top 20 lists), CAL FIRE
- CAL FIRE Incidents archive, CAL FIRE
Facts on this page are drawn from the public sources listed above and rewritten in original words. Figures marked AUTO-updatable are refreshed from government incident data; see Sources & Methodology.