Drone unit in the air and they're livestreaming to someone. Almost no smoke visible on camera now. 2/4/26 0740 #BalcomFire #VenturaCounty #wildfires

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Ben Ellerbrock, Reporter
Feb 4 at 9:59 AM EST
CHP has been requested to close Balcom Canyon Road near the fire, per radio traffic. Three additional engines have also been requested by Incident Command.

Ben Ellerbrock, Reporter
Feb 4 at 9:53 AM EST

Units are on scene of a 1 acre vegetation fire per Incident Command. Smoke can be seen on the attached Camera.
Note: Location is approximate and subject to change

State to review Ventura County's handling of a small blaze which led to the huge 2024 Mountain Fire

The County Fire Department asked CAL FIRE to do an independent review of the Balcom Fire, which preceded the 20,000 acre Mountain Fire.

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