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Firefighters and equipment from two counties were battling a vegetation fire threatening at least one structure and ...

Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Howe Fire Howe Fire initially started 6:19 p.m. June 16 in Ventura County, California. After being active for three days, it has burned 44 acres.

Maria Fire initially started 3:22 p.m. June 16 in Ventura County, California. Since its discovery 43 hours ago, it has burned 54 acres. As of Wednesday morning, 80% of the fire was brought under ...

"Fire spreads based on a couple of basic principles, the fuels, the weather and the topography," said Ventura County Public Information Officer, Andrew Dowd. "We prepare for all types of weather ...

Maria Fire initially started 3:22 p.m. June 16 in Ventura County. Since its discovery 27 hours ago, it has burned 54 acres. As of Tuesday evening, 80% of the fire was brought under containment by ...

In addition to the Maria Fire in Santa Paula, the new fire, dubbed the Howe Fire, was estimated to be about 40 acres as of 7 pm, according to Ventura County Fire.

Firefighters have positioned a dozer and hand line around the fire perimeter, and are planning to work through the day to identify and mop up hot spots, according to the Ventura County Fire ...