Mountain Fire Obliterates Hummingbird Music Conservatory in Camarillo
- The Mountain Fire swept through Camarillo, destroying the Hummingbird Music Conservatory in under an hour.
- Robin Wallace fondly recalled the conservatory as a place offering art and music education for decades.
- The loss of this creative space exemplifies the impact of natural disasters on community arts.
On Wednesday, a devastating fire known as the Mountain Fire swept through Camarillo, resulting in the complete destruction of the Hummingbird Music Conservatory. The conservatory, a significant artistic hub founded by Robin Wallace’s parents, had served the community for decades, offering various art and music classes. At the time of the fire, Wallace and her family realized they were in danger at 9:45 a.m. and evacuated their home just thirty minutes later. As they packed, Wallace's brother, a music producer named DubRobot, captured the chaos on video. Unfortunately, much of their property, including an art car and other belongings, could not be salvaged. Though a few koi survived in the pond, the intricate structure that shaped their creative experiences turned into ruins within moments. This incident highlights the fragility of artistic legacies and community spaces in the face of natural disasters, leaving behind a painful void for the family and the community.