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Yesterday afternoon, VCFD along with Ventura City Fire, US Forest Service, CAL FIRE, and VCSO responded to a brush fire in the 1900 block of Ranch Road, outside the city of Ojai.

Units arrived on scene to find a 1/4 acre fire in medium to heavy fuels with a slow rate of spread. Despite being in a challenging to access location, firefighters worked to get apparatus in position and hose lines in place quickly to aggressively attack the fire and keep it from spreading. VCFD’s Firehawk helicopter made repeated water drops, while fixed wing aircraft dropped retardant along a ridge line just to keep the fire from spreading beyond its initial footprint.

The coordinated effort from the ground stopped forward progress on the fire at 0.66 acres. Crews remained on scene for hours completing mop-up operations and coordinating with our UAS (drone) pilots to ensure any hot spots were identified and completely mopped up.

Firefighters will be returning to patrol the fire throughout the day today - ensuring there are no remaining hotspots and backhauling any remaining equipment on scene.

Over 70 firefighters from VCFD and our partner agencies responded to the incident. There were no structures threatened or damaged by the fire, and no injuries to firefighters or civilians. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Structure Fire in Camarillo
At 9:24pm - VCFD, along with Oxnard Fire, Ventura City Fire, VCSO, and AMR, responded to a working structure fire in the 300 block of N. Las Posas Rd. in Camarillo.

Units on scene reported heavy smoke from the attic of a single-story commercial restaurant building.

Firefighters mounted an aggressive, coordinated attack from the interior and the roof to knock down the fire.

With the main body of fire located in the attic space, crews worked to access void spaces, identify hot spots, and make sure the fire was completely extinguished.

Over 60 firefighters from VCFD and partner agencies responded to the incident. Thankfully, there were no civilian or firefighter injuries.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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Firefighters Rescue Dog After Vehicle Crashes Into Surf Near Malibu

VCFD, Federal Fire Ventura County, CA State Parks Lifeguards, Gold Coast Ambulance, and the CHP responded yesterday to a single-vehicle collision along Highway 1 near Deer Creek Road, north of Malibu.

Firefighters arrived to find a vehicle off the roadway and into the rocks along the shoreline. The driver had self-extricated with one of their dogs, but a second dog remained trapped inside. Firefighters and CA State Parks Lifeguards accessed the vehicle, safely freed the dog, and carried it up to the roadway. Neither dog appeared to be injured.

One patient was taken to a local hospital in stable condition with minor injuries, and the scene was turned over to the CHP.

This incident highlights the teamwork between VCFD and our area partners in responding to dynamic emergencies requiring all of our collective training.

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Early yesterday morning, one of our firefighters was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle while providing care at a traffic collision on westbound State Route 118 near Tapo Canyon Road in Simi Valley.

The firefighter received immediate care and was transported to a local trauma center. On the evening of September 28, the firefighter was transferred by VCFD personnel to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for continued specialized care and remains in stable condition.

The firefighter’s family and the Ventura County Fire Department appreciate the community’s support and ask that the public respect their privacy during this time.

The California Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.

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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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#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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Mapped at .33 acres

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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: 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 https://t.co/phqfGrR5tL.

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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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Evacuation orders lifted.

Evacuation Warnings
•LAKP 02
•LAKP 04
•LAKP 05
•LAKP 06
•LAKE PIRU
•PIRU 01
•PIRU 14
•CDER 01

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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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#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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#HolderFire Update - evacuation orders and warnings have been issued.
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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: 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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Hose line around the fire. Hand crews finishing handling around the fire.

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Forward progress stopped.

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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