50% containment reached for Auto Fire in Ventura County

Update: Auto Fire in Ventura County still at 85% containment as of Wednesday evening
Auto Fire initially started 9:25 p.m. Jan. 13 in Ventura County. It has burned 61 acres after being active for 44 hours. As of Wednesday evening, 85% of this wildfire was brought under containment. However, the cause is still under investigation.
US: Auto Fire in Ventura County 50% Contained, Firefighters Tackle Smoldering Pockets
The Auto Fire in Ventura County is now 50% contained, having scorched 61 acres. Firefighters worked overnight to address small flare-ups and stubborn pockets of heat along the fire's perimeter. Despite these flare-ups,
Forward progress of Auto Fire in Ventura County stopped
Firefighters say winds between 20 and 30 mph were blowing through the area as they attempted to quell the flames burning in the Santa Clara Riverbed.
Update: Acres burned in Ventura County grows to 61 acres, Auto Fire hits 47% containment
First discovered: 6:50 p.m. Jan. 13 A new wildfire was reported today at 6:50 p.m. in Ventura County. Auto Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.
Auto Fire in Ventura forces evacuations as ‘particularly dangerous’ threat breaks out in another part of Southern Calif.
A new wildfire broke out in Ventura County late Monday night as thousands of firefighters in California continued to extinguish other deadly blazes that have scorched Los Angeles.
Swept by fierce winds, Auto Fire in Ventura stopped at 56 acres
#autoincident; #VCFD along with Ventura City Fire and Oxnard Fire Are on scene of a brush fire in the river bottom off North Ventura Blvd in Ventura. The fire is currently at 5 acres in medium fuels with a moderate rate of spread. Approximately 75 firefighters are on scene… pic.twitter.com/9Lj7GZzh1r
Crews battling Auto Fire in Ventura County
Crews are responding to a new Southern California fire that was reported in Oxnard on Monday night. This report aired Jan. 13, 2025. Details:
Auto Fire breaks out in Ventura, California burning just outside LA: See map
The Auto Fire has burned nearly 61 acres in Ventura, California Monday night and was at 47% containment Tuesday afternoon.
Update: 50% containment reached for Auto Fire in Ventura County
As of Wednesday morning, 50% of this wildfire was brought under containment. However, the cause is still under investigatio
Auto Fire in Ventura County: Crews reach significant progress
Crews have made significant progress against the Auto Fire that broke out in Ventura County earlier this week.
Ventura County Fire: Map Reveals Evacuation Zones
"The fire has been mapped at 55.7 acres with 0 percent containment," a Ventura County Fire Department spokesperson said.
Auto Fire Joins List of California Blazes
The new fire, in Ventura County northwest of Los Angeles, covers 56 acres and is 0 percent contained, officials said.
California Wildfire Live Updates: Auto Fire Is 47% Contained With Winds Set To Peak Wednesday
ToplineSeveral red flag warnings expired Wednesday evening as first responders received a much-needed break in the weather ...
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California Wildfire Live Updates: New ‘Auto Fire’ Breaks Out In Ventura County As ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ Red Flag Warning Goes Into Effect
T he National Weather Service’s highest level “Particularly Dangerous Situation” Red Flag warning went into effect in parts ...