| Thomas Fire is the Fifth Largest in California History
Together, This is Our Story
The Thomas Fire covers a span of more than 230,000 acres — larger than all of New York City. Over 1,000 homes and other structures have been either damaged or destroyed. The cost of the fire is more than $47 million, according to news reports, and will inevitably increase. Officials say it could take weeks or months to fully contain the fire.
In the weeks and months to come, the Museum of Ventura County will be collecting pictures, oral accounts and artifacts that tell the story of the Thomas Fire. We will be reaching out to you to understand how your homes, businesses and lives have been forever changed by this disaster.
The Thomas Fire story is one of devastation, but it is also one of community and compassion. We look forward to working closely with you to capture and tell our Thomas Fire story.
In the meantime, the Museum of Ventura County offers two opportunities to gather and connect:
- MVC invites everyone to come to the Martin V. and Martha K. Smith Pavilion located at 100 E. Main Street, Ventura, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Tuesday – Friday, to see friends and neighbors and enjoy crafts and snacks. We are also distributing N95 masks at this Ventura location. Stop by if you need one.
- The Agriculture Museum in Santa Paula is operating on its regular schedule. Stop by to enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments, and free admission through the holidays. We have a great space and plenty of room for children to play.
Major funding for these programs is made possible in part by the
City of San Buenaventura and the County of Ventura.
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Photo credit: Katrina Maksimuk