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Structure Fire in Port Hueneme

VCFD along with Oxnard Fire, Federal Fire Ventura County, Gold Coast Ambulance and Port Hueneme PD responded to a working structure fire in the 100 West block of Pleasant Valley Road in Port Hueneme.

Upon arrival, firefighters reported heavy smoke and fire from a 1-story, commercial building - reported to be an abandoned automotive repair garage.

Through a coordinated and aggressive response, firefighters were able to quickly knock down the fire, while also performing a primary and secondary search to verify there were no victims.

Crews remained on scene for nearly 2 hours completing overhaul of the building to ensure the fire was completely extinguished. Thankfully there were no injuries to firefighters or civilians, no residents displaced and no other properties damaged by the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Thank you to our partner agencies OFD and FFV for your consistent teamwork and support on all types of incidents.

Special thank you to Sammy Rodriguez for amazing photos and videos of the incident.

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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.

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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