wildfires

Firefighters caution that, despite the recent heavy rain, a prolonged dry spell could lead to a return to extreme wildfire danger.

Ventura County Supervisors say the state plan would be expensive and time-consuming for homeowners and for fire agencies to implement.

Fires could occur over the next few months, depending on weather conditions.

It comes in the wake of the destructive Thomas Fire in 2017. Firefighters in Ventura experienced low water pressure while attempting to fight the fire.

The fire, which started Thursday, is northeast of Erringer Road.

The proposal requires water districts in high-risk areas to take additional steps to keep water flowing during significant power outages.

The fire burned 131,000 acres and is 95% contained as of Monday afternoon.

As of Tuesday morning, the Gifford Fire has burned 122,065 acres. It started on August 1.

The Gifford Fire has burned more than 72,000 acres as of 6 p.m. Monday. Highway 166 remains closed from Santa Maria to New Cuyama.

The California Vegetation Burn Severity Online Viewer has data for all wildfires of more than a thousand acres in the Tri-Counties and statewide.