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VCFD, along with VCSO, responded to a brush fire this evening in the area of Saddle Trail and Rimrock Road in Thousand Oaks. Initial arriving crews reported three separate small fires, each between 1/8 and 1/4 acre. Firefighters began an aggressive attack while also providing structure defense for one home threatened by the fire. Thankfully, there was no damage to the home.
Forward progress was stopped at approximately one acre. Firefighters conducted extensive mop-up operations to ensure the fire is completely extinguished.
Nearly 100 firefighters responded to the incident. No evacuation orders or warnings were issued, and there were no reported injuries to firefighters or civilians.
The cause remains under investigation.
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#OakIncident: Ventura County firefighters, along with Fillmore firefighters, responded to a structure fire in the 1500 block of Oak Avenue, northwest of the City of Fillmore.
The structure, located within an avocado orchard, was heavily involved when firefighters arrived and sustained significant damage. Due to the rural location, a water tender was utilized to support firefighting operations.
The 911 call was received at 9:16 a.m., and firefighters knocked down the fire at 9:44 a.m. No injuries were reported.
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Structure Fire - Camarillo
At 8:49am today - VCFD along with VCSO responded to a working structure fire in the 5300 block of Heather Street in Camarillo.
Arriving units reported smoke coming from a bedroom of a single story duplex. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack while also conducting a primary search to ensure all residents had safely evacuated.
The fire was contained to the room of origin, and no extension was reported to the adjacent unit. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians but sadly, one dog was determined to be deceased.
Four adults were displaced by the fire, and the cause is under investigation.
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#OatFire: Ventura County Fire units are responding to the 900 block of Burson Ranch Road, north of Fillmore, in an area commonly known as the Anomaly.
The fire is approximately 1/8 of an acre with a slow rate of spread. VCFD Firehawk Copter 4 is making water drops on the fire. Air tankers and multiple other responding units have been canceled as on-scene resources can handling the incident.
The ALERTCalifornia South Mountain East camera currently has a visual on the fire.
Additional updates will be provided as conditions change.
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#HolserFire Update: The fire is estimated at 95 acres. Firefighters are making excellent progress while working in challenging, steep and remote terrain.
Ground crews are deploying hose lines and working to secure the fire perimeter. Air tankers continue making retardant drops, while helicopters are dropping water on hotspots and supporting firefighters working in difficult-to-access areas.
More than 200 firefighters and 80 fire engines are currently assigned to the incident.
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#HolserFire Update: Forward progress of the fire has been stopped. Firefighters continue to make good progress and will remain on scene throughout the night, working in steep and difficult terrain.
Crews will continue building and strengthening containment lines around the fire perimeter while locating and extinguishing hotspots along the perimeter and throughout the fire’s interior.
Evacuation orders have been reduced to evacuation warnings. Residents should remain alert and monitor official sources as conditions can change.
For the most accurate and current evacuation information, visit emergency.venturacounty.gov.
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Evacuation orders lifted.
Evacuation Warnings
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For the most updated information monitor: emergency.venturacounty.gov
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#HolserFire Update: Ventura County firefighters are on scene of a second-alarm brush fire in the 6700 block of Holser Canyon Road, north of Piru. The fire is estimated at 20 acres and is burning in light to medium fuels.
Multiple helicopters, including Fire Hawks 4 and 5 and mutual-aid aircraft, are working the fire. Multiple air tankers are also making retardant drops in support of ground crews.
Approximately 50 fire engines and more than 100 personnel are assigned to the incident. Please avoid the area and monitor official VCFD channels for updates.
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#HolserFire Update: The fire is estimated at 95 acres. Firefighters are making excellent progress from both the air and ground. The early arrival of helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft has significantly supported suppression efforts.
Air tankers continue making retardant drops as ground crews deploy hose lines around the fire perimeter. Helicopters are continuing water drops on hotspots to support firefighters on the ground.
More than 200 firefighters and 80 fire engines are currently assigned to the incident.
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#HolderFire Update - evacuation orders and warnings have been issued.
The most accurate evacuation information visit:
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#BuenaFire Update: Ventura County firefighters are on scene of a brush fire in the 14000 block of E. Buena Vista. The fire is estimated at 3–5 acres and is burning in light to medium fuels.
Fire Hawks 4 and 5 are assisting ground crews. Fire engines are being positioned for structure defense in the Carlisle Canyon area. Air. Tankers are en route.
Evacuation warnings have been requested for Carlisle Canyon.
Approximately 30 fire engines and 100 personnel are assigned. Please avoid the area and monitor official VCFD channels for updates.
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#BuenaFire Update: The fire is now 65% contained. Firefighters continue to make good progress and are mopping up hotspots within the fire perimeter. Updated mapping places the fire at 5.4 acres.
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#BuenaFire Update: The fire is estimated at 7–8 acres, with the potential to reach 10–15 acres. Firefighters are focusing efforts on establishing and securing the fire perimeter. Apparatus are being released from structure defense assignments, and fixed-wing air tankers are being canceled
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#KananFire - VCFD firefighters are on scene of the Kanan Fire burning near Westlake Boulevard and Alison Court. Approximately 130 firefighters, supported by 55 fire apparatus and multiple helicopters, are coordinating an aggressive attack from the ground and air.
Helicopters are utilizing nearby Bard Reservoir as a water source to support suppression efforts. Firefighters have stopped the forward progress of the fire, which is currently estimated at approximately 5 acres. Crews will continue working to build containment lines and extinguish remaining hot spots.
There are road closures on Westlake boulevard, Residents are urged to monitor emergency.venturacounty.gov for the latest evacuation information and official updates.
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#BennettFire Ventura County firefighters knocked down and extinguished an approximately 1/2 acre vegetation fire in the 4600 block of Bennett Road, north of Simi Valley.
Firefighters stopped the forward rate of spread at 10:49 a.m. and declared the fire extinguished at 11:04 a.m. Crews are completing mop-up operations by applying water and firefighting foam to remaining hot spots to ensure the fire is fully extinguished. Resources are being released, and the area will be patrolled over the next 24 hours.
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Ventura County Fire Department is on scene of a working structure fire in the 2700 Block of Denise Street in Newbury Park.
Firefighters arrived on scene to find a two-story, single-family residence with heavy fire showing from the garage. Firefighters made an aggressive attacked and quickly knocked down the fire, while also conducting an interior search to ensure all residents had safely evacuated.
Over 40 firefighters were dispatched to the incident. There were no reports of injuries to firefighters or civilians. Two adults were displaced by the fire, and the cause is under investigation.
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