Mandatory evacuation ordered due to #SpringsFire for western portion of Hidden Valley

Ventura County Sheriff's Office has ordered a mandatory evacuation for western portion of Hidden Valley due to fire actively approaching the area.

This notice affects all residents and businesses along Potrero Road east of Wendy Drive and west of Hidden Valley Road.

Residents have been notified via VC Alert, and deputies are in the area contacting people directly.

Red Cross has set up shelters at Calvary Community Chapel 380 Mobil Ave. in Camarillo , Thousand Oaks Community Park at 2525 N. Moorpark Road, and Malibu High School 30215 Morningview Ave. in Malibu.

Large animals should be taken to the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Small animals can be taken to the Agoura Hills Animal Shelter, or the Ventura County Animal Control facility at Camarillo Airport.