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The Mountain Fire, burning 20,000 acres in Nov. 2024, was likely sparked by hidden tractor tire debris from a prior fire, prompting calls for improved response protocols.
The Mountain Fire, which burned nearly 20,000 acres and destroyed nearly 200 structures in November 2024, was likely caused by hot, smoldering tractor tire debris from the earlier Balcom fire, which had been contained a week prior.
Despite thorough cleanup, buried rubber remained undetected, reigniting when strong Santa Ana winds dislodged it.
A yearlong investigation found no evidence of power lines or other causes, and while no lives were lost, the fire prompted Ventura County Fire Chief Dustin Gardner to call for an independent review of the Balcom fire response.
New protocols are being developed to prevent similar incidents, with oversight possibly led by CalFire or the state Attorney General.
El incendio de la montaña, que quemó 20,000 acres en noviembre de 2024, probablemente fue provocado por escombros ocultos de neumáticos de tractor de un incendio anterior, lo que provocó llamados a mejorar los protocolos de respuesta.