Maria Fire rapidly expands near Santa Paula and Somis, forcing evacuations: What we know

Latest developments: Continuously updated news about the Maria Fire

The Maria Fire broke out around 6:13 p.m. Thursday at the top of South Mountain and rapidly expanded.

Here is what we know so far:

Where is the Maria Fire located?

The Maria Fire started on South Mountain north of Somis and south of Santa Paula. It spread downward on both sides and along the east-west ridge.

As of Saturday morning, nearly 1,300 firefighters from the ground and air were battling the brush fire, according to the Ventura County Fire Department.

How big is the Maria Fire?

By Saturday, the fire had reached 9,412 acres (it was earlier thought to be larger) and destroyed three structures.

It was 30% contained as of Saturday night/.

Evacuations ordered; see the list

Mandatory evacuations were issued for several areas, but all were lifted on Saturday. Here's the map:

Where are shelters located?

The shelter at the Camarillo Community Center, 1605 Burnley St., closed around midday Saturday. These shelters were accommodating evacuees' animals:

Camarillo animal shelter (small animals), 600 Aviation Drive, Camarillo

600 Aviation Drive, Camarillo Ventura County Fairgrounds (large animals), 10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura

10 W. Harbor Blvd., Ventura Earl Warren Showgrounds (large animals), 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara

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Ventura County road closures

South Mountain Road between 12th Street and Balcom Canyon

N-95 mask distribution locations

Camarillo Community Center , 1605 Burnley St.

, 1605 Burnley St. Santa Paula Hospital , N. 10th St.

, N. 10th St. Ventura County Public Health , 3147 Loma Vista Road, Ventura

, 3147 Loma Vista Road, Ventura Ventura Police and Fire , 1425 Dowell Drive, Ventura

, 1425 Dowell Drive, Ventura Public Health North Oxnard , 2240 E. Gonzales Rd.

, 2240 E. Gonzales Rd. Public Health South Oxnard, 2500 South C St.

School closures

An updated list of school closures is available at www.vcoe.org.