Sometimes visiting firefighters sleep in fire stations or hotels, sometimes they sleep in trailers at base camp ⛺️...and many times they are exhausted and sleep wherever the end of their shift finds them.
#ThomasFire
Thank you 🙏! Photo provided by
@cookiesinheaven
Increased fire activity in the Carlisle Canyon, Lake Sherwood, Boney Mountain area. Residents in the area and downwind should be prepared to evacuate.
#WhoolseyFire
For those of you trying to get to Lake Sherwood through Westlake Blvd at Potrero Road, please turn around. There is no physical way to get you through. There are fire engines and firefighters working hard. We don’t want to get in their way.
@VCFD_PIO
UPDATE:
@CHPMoorpark
and
@CaltransDist7
are working hard to reach motorists stranded in these mud flows. And YES, that IS a semi buried in the mud east of Fillmore. Those were the 126 traffic lanes. Now it’s 3 feet deep with mud and rocks. No ETA on reopening.
Tonight, after dinner hundreds of law enforcement personnel for hundreds of miles will “square themselves away.” They will meticulously prepare their uniforms and polish their shoes or boots for tomorrow’s service:
@VENTURASHERIFF
Sgt. Ron Helus, radio call-sign “4S3.” heavy 💔
Commuting to the West LA area using I-405? The southbound lanes are CURRENTLY open (for now). Please avoid the area if possible. PCH through Malibu to I-10 is a possible alternate route.
#SkirballFire
WILD LAND FIRE: SR 118, eastbound, east of Kuehner Drive, right lane closed, traffic delays while we assist
@VCFD
,
@LACOFD
,
@LAFD
. Use caution in the area until 5:00 PM, ground and air units are working this fire.
The
#ThomasFire
is now on both sides of US 101...please avoid traveling in the area of fires. If you have to, drive a little slower, watch for emergency workers, keep your vehicle’s windows closed and interior air on “re-circulate” so outside air isn’t coming inside your vehicle
UPDATE:
#Easyfire
as of 6AM
Freeway clean-up done. Due to spot fires, we have the following road conditions:
- SB SR-23 open.
- NB SR 23
#1
lane open
- SB SR 23 from Tierra Rejada On-ramp closed.
- NB SR 23 to Tierra Rejada off-ramp closed.
Tierra Rejada at SR 23 closed.
Great work by the men and women of
@VENTURASHERIFF
. With the aid of a passing water truck driver, deputies coordinated the use of the truck’s water supply to douse flames along the 101 near the coast. They prevented spread of the fire and protected passing motorists.
#ThomasFire
1/10/19 @ 9:30pm. SR 126 is closed in both directions approximately 3 miles west of the L.A County line.
@VCFD
is trying to extinguish a fire that started in the cab of a stopped semi truck. No apparent injuries & expecting to open lanes in the next 45 min. We will update soon.
On scene with a sticky situation on SR126 near Piru and we’re gonna BEE here awhile. Semi loaded with honey overturned on the shoulder.
@CaltransDist7
is helping with traffic control. Thankfully no injuries or this wouldn’t bee f-honey.
@vcstar
@MoorparkAcorn
#honey
#buzzworthy
Photo originally posted on Facebook by the mother of one one of the firefighters (upper left- “Dylan”). “Dylan” was reportedly ill with flu symptoms when the
#ThomasFire
started, but he answered the call. Original photo by: Edgar Sanchez.
Sometimes visiting firefighters sleep in fire stations or hotels, sometimes they sleep in trailers at base camp ⛺️...and many times they are exhausted and sleep wherever the end of their shift finds them.
#ThomasFire
Thank you 🙏! Photo provided by
@cookiesinheaven
A CHP officer who quietly bought a stranded, distraught individual with no money a bus ticket to a neighboring community (25 miles) is recognized by his sergeant during the officer’s monthly written evaluation. Posted by the proud commander of both CHP employees.
#PublicTrust
Sometimes a single photograph can fully explain things...the US 101 is CLOSED, and will remain so for some time while everything is cleaned up, inspected and potentially repaired. Personnel are working 24/7 in generally unfavorable conditions.
@CHPMoorpark
has personnel there.
Major freeway closures remain in place for both directions of US101 @ SR23 & US101 @ Pleasant Vly Rd. Also, full closure of Potrero Rd. from Dos Vientos to Lewis Road.
#HillFire
FOLLOW-UP, 2 week’s ago-Monday morning commute, 4 officers closed SR-23, S/B in
#ThousandOaks
for 15 min to chase (on foot) capture and rescue her. SEVERAL Twitter followers asked “What happened to her?” Treated for injures and was adopted by her new family!
@VCAnimalService
We apologize for the delays we caused on the southbound SR-23 running a “break in traffic,” but this little girl was scared and running around on the freeway - no collar/no ID. She was hit once - leg wound - she will be okay.
We know
@VCFD
and other fire department personnel wanted to save every single home from the
#ThomasFire
...but it should be obvious they were successful in saving other homes, and an entire town (Ojai). Our respect to all fire department personnel, air-ground-support personnel.
Great news:
#Hwy101
is now OPEN thru
#Montecito
@SBCounty
! Thanks to our crews & contractors who made it happen. Off-ramps in area remain closed so watch for truck traffic & use extra caution. Safe travels, everyone.
As
@CHPMoorpark
ends our involvement in the
#ThomasFire
, I (Commander)want to thank🙏ALL OUR STAFF who worked 13-16 hours/day, without days off for over a week closing roadways so fire personnel could work safely & protecting/securing evacuated neighborhoods from potential crime.
We also have units responding to assist
@toaksvcso
and
@VCFD
with the
#Lynnfire
. US101 off-ramps to Ventu Park Rd are going to be closed. Expect delays in this area and avoid if possible.
UPDATE! ALL lanes reopened. All Lynn Rd on and off ramps remain closed as protesters are still attempting to gain access to the freeway. Avoid the area!
Traveling east/west through Ventura County? Use SR 126 though Fillmore & Santa Paula - or SR 118. US 101 CLOSED, both directions in Agoura Hills.
#WoolseyFire
@CaltransDist7
A suggestion for those of you traveling on US101 to or through Santa Barbara...if you get stuck in traffic as you get to the Santa Barbara area, stay on US101. There are still several side street closures that most GPS devices do not update and will delay you more
@CHP_SantaBarb
From 69% containment to 82% containment in 24 hours and keeping the fire acerage at 98,362 overnight, nice work firefighters 🎉!! Building 13% containment line on a 98,000+ acre fire is some yardage! Work safe. **”Followers: Please remember all Borderline victims.
#TOStrong
💔
We’re on scene at the end of a pursuit on SR-23 SB near Olsen Rd. With a successful spike deployment by CHP Moorpark and a huge help from
@CHPWestValley
this pursuit was brought to a safe end. Both occupants of vehicle are in custody.
@ABC7
@CBSLA
@KTLA
@vcstar
@acornnewspaper
#HillFire
[final] at Hill Canyon Rd and Santa Rosa Rd, Santa Rosa Valley (Ventura County) is now 100% contained at 4,531 acres. Unified Command: CAL FIRE,
@VCFD
, and
@VENTURASHERIFF
Safe driving = DRIVE LIKE YOU HAVE A LEMON MERINGUE PIE ON YOUR BACKSEAT WHILE ON YOUR WAY TO A FAMILY EASTER CELEBRATION 🐣! My “better half” just said that as the pie “jiggles” down the freeway!
Some more good new this Friday morning. The Woolsey Fire has not increased in size overnight - remaining at 98,362 acres. Firefighters were able to increase containment from 62% last night to 69% this morning 👍🏼. That a 7% increase! 7% of 98,362 acres is good night’s work!
🎉 🎊 🎈After 7 days, over 6,000 acres burned, no loss of life, no damage or loss of structures...the
#RyeFire
that burned in LA and (a little bit into) Ventura County is 💯% “CONTAINED”!!! The
#RyeFire
, with a wind, potentially threatened Simi Valley, Moorpark and State Rte 118
Local, state and federal firefighters all working to control three major fires
#ThomasFire
#RyeFire
#CreekFire
. Many freeways, freeway ramps & local roadways CLOSED. Please avoid fire areas so emergency personnel can work and so evacuations, when needed, occur smoothly/quickly.
Liquid GOLD! CHP Moorpark received a generous and much needed donation of hand sanitizer from Amoretti, a LOCAL company that has converted its facility to produce hand sanitizer. Thank you for helping us stay safe at work.
@CHP_Coastal
@CountyVentura
@CityofMoorpark
@CityofTO
CHP Moorpark is on scene to support the rescue efforts of a train derailment in
@CityofMoorpark
.
@moorparkpd
is handling the incident with
@VCFD
. Amazingly, only minor injuries are being reported. No roadways are closed and traffic is flowing on SR-118 through Moorpark.
@GoVCTC
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: A large swath of hail has slowed traffic to a crawl on SR-118 in Simi Valley. The slush is coating the freeway between Rocky Peak Rd and Sterns St. Please slow down in the area and use caution.
@acornnewspaper
@vcstar
@ABC7
@NBCLA
@KTLA
@CaltransDist7
We got some ”slushy snow” coming down in several spots of eastern Ventura County. These pictures were taken while on a closure on US101 near Wendy Drive. Please slow down, turn on your headlights, increase your following distance, buckle up, and NO DISTRACTIONS.
#socalsnow
#cold
As
@CountyVentura
sees another day of soaking rains, the hillsides are becoming more saturated, causing excessive runoff. This runoff has created water crossings on roadways that usually don’t experience them. Also, the potential for landslides is extreme. Don’t drown turn around
Today would be a great day to check your tires, headlights and windshield wipers. And when it rains, remember to SLOW DOWN, Do NOT tailgate, and if you start to hydroplane, ease off the gas. If you need to drive in the rain, leave
earlier and take your time.
@CaltransDist7
UPDATE as of 0830, SR23 is closed in both directions. If you drive up to an on-ramp to SR23 & there are cones blocking the lane(s), DO NOT drive around them. There is heavy smoke coming across SR23 & you will not be able to see. Closure is between Avenida de los Arbol&es LA Ave.
Three new calls, N/B SR23 at Tierra Rejada Rd, vehicle off the road. US101 at SR 23, property damage only collision and w/b SR 118 west of Rocky Peak, two vehicles in center divide. Please slow down as you drive today, wear your seat belts and put your cell phone away!👀🚗🚓🌧️☔️
Please pause and take a breath. This too shall pass. Hundreds of emergency service personal are here, in your immediate area for the purpose of making sure YOU, and YOUR FAMILY are safe. Stay informed, prepare, follow our directions and let us do our jobs. It will be okay. Thanks
@CHPHayward
Officer Andrew Camilleri, age 33, was seatbelted in the right front seat of his vehicle & parked on the shoulder of I-880 just before midnight when an intoxicated driver, age 22, collided into the CHP vehicle. Officer Camilleri leaves a wife & 3 children, 2, 6 and 12.
Thank you 🙏 to all 1,700 of our Twitter “followers.” Two of us do our best 24/7 to be sure significant or public safety information in accurate and gets out quickly. Thank you for the privilege of your attention. We are here for you.
2:00PM: FREEWAY FLOODING is occurring on US 101 due to heavy rain. Standing water may accumulate in the center divider and fast (
#1
) lane, and the far right lane. Reduce speed and increase following distance. Try to drive in one of the center lanes on multi-lane roadways.
This morning our thoughts are with all those close to
@ChpSolano
Motorcycle Officer Kirk Griess, age 46, who was struck and killed last Friday by a driver using their cell phone. Officer Griess will be laid to rest rest today. He was married, has 3 children and was a Marine.
The US 101, both directions between Ventura and Santa Barbara is being impacted by mud and debris flows. Avoid the area, plan for an alternate route. Monitor real time traffic and weather broadcasts.
@CaltransDist7
@ChpVcc
@CHP_Ventura
@CHP_SantaBarb
This morning over 270 law enforcement running🏃🏿teams from all over the world🌎 started a 120 mile, 24+ hour, relay race from Baker, CA to Las Vegas, NV through the desert 🌵 for the 34th annual
#Baker2Vegas
run. Best wishes to all the runners, especially ours! Brian and Lara!
For those of us who prefer seeing it on a map...US 101, northbound is CLOSED at State Route 150 (Capinteria). There is an alternate from Ventura County using I-5 north. Double-check directions before heading out with a full tank of gas, drinking water and snacks.
Due to a local power outage, CHP Moorpark area phone lines are currently not working. If you have an emergency call 911. If you need other information please be patient as we work to get the phone lines up again.
When you’re driving along wondering where a good spot to dump a load of gravel would be... the Princeton Ave. off ramp from SR-118 westbound wouldn’t be the best. Right lane of the off ramp is closed for an unknown duration for the cleanup.
@CaltransDist7
@CityofMoorpark
A vehicle pursuit of a reportedly armed individual that began in Ventura County is now stopped, US 101, E/B, near Las Vigenes Road. The subject is uncooperative and both directions of US 101 are stopped. Surface streets are jammed. Avoid the area.
@CaltransDist7
@CHPWestValley
⚠️Semi truck/trailer over the side⚠️ This semi crashed thru the guardrail on SR-118 EB west of Rocky Peak and rolled down the hillside approximately 200 feet last night @ 0050. Driver transported w/ complaint of pain
@City_SimiValley
@SVAcorn
@GoVCTC
@VCFD
@vcstar
@CaltransDist7
SR-23 is closed in both directions at Avenida de los Arboles and Los Angeles Ave. Other closure is Moorpark Road at Tierra Rejada Rd. and Santa Rosa at Moorpark Road.
#easyfire
@CityofMoorpark
@CityofTO
We apologize for the delays we caused on the southbound SR-23 running a “break in traffic,” but this little girl was scared and running around on the freeway - no collar/no ID. She was hit once - leg wound - she will be okay.
10:48 AM - Need a reason to stay home or stay where you are? Here it is. It’s a little rough on roads now...PLEASE sit tight for a few hours (if all possible). Many roadways closed or impacted by flooding/mud/debris flow.
@CaltransDist7
@VCPublicWorks
@ChpVcc
US-101 CLOSED in both directions in
@CityofTO
due to fully engulfed propane truck.
@VCFD
on scene near the auto mall attempting to extinguish the flames. N/B traffic being diverted at Westlake Blvd, S/B traffic diverted at Hampshire Rd. Updates to follow
@CountyVentura
@CityofTO
⚠️TRAFFIC HAZARD⚠️ US-101 SB at Moorpark Rd, right lane is closed. Someone left their baseball sized rocks in the roadway for over 1000 feet. 🤷🏻
@CaltransDist7
is on their way to help with the cleanup. Expect delays and practice patience.
@CityofTO
@toaksvcso
@GoVCTC
@TOAcornNews
11:45 AM: For our users of the US 101, it’s CLOSED in both directions-pursuit termination of a reportedly armed & dangerous individual. US 101 traffic backing up in both directions. Off-ramps and surface streets jammed. Avoid the area.
@CaltransDist7
@CHPWestValley
Officer Musgrove went “10-10” (End of shift) with
@ChpVcc
this afternoon as family and friends looked on. Officer Musgrove is retiring after 20 years of service to the people of California, the last 8 years at CHP Moorpark Area. Our best wishes to him in retirement!
We all live in Southern CA, it’s December - wildfires are still a concern. So as we decorate for our holiday season, please be “fire aware” and prepared in advance.