Ventura County, Auto Fire and California

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.
Auto Fire in Ventura County prompts school closures
A fire broke out in Ventura County on Monday near the Santa Clara River. The fire, named the Auto Fire, coincides with warnings about Santa Ana winds, which could lead to more fires in Southern California. VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. - Crews have stopped forward progress on a fire that broke out in Ventura County on Monday.
New wildfire breaks out in Ventura County, California
Fire crews are working to contain the Auto Fire, which broke out in Southern California’s Ventura County on Monday. According to the Ventura County Fire Department, the blaze is at 0% containment and has scorched 56 acres, but firefighters have halted its forward progress.
Winds pick up across Los Angeles, Ventura counties
Firefighters are working around the clock to contain the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire. Thousands of people were forced to evacuate when the blazes ignited and destroyed more than 12,000 structures. Here are the latest updates.
California wildfires: Death toll at 25 amid LA County fires
The death toll from the recent California wildfires went up by one from over the weekend – marking a new total of 25.
An even bigger threat is looming behind California’s fires
The Los Angeles fires cast California’s water scarcity into stark view. It’s going to get worse. Fires in and around Los Angeles continue to rage as gusting Santa Ana winds drive the flames through brush and into neighborhoods.
Man, 55, accused of lewd acts in Southern California girls’ high school locker room
A 55-year-old Ventura County man out of jail after being arrested for alleged lewd acts inside a high school girls’ locker ...
Ventura County Braces for Dangerous Fire Conditions Through Wednesday
Although the National Weather Service downgraded the severity of its forecast on Tuesday, forecasters expect higher wind ...
Auto Fire in Ventura County burns near Oxnard as extreme Santa Ana winds return to Southern California
Firefighters say winds between 20 and 30 mph were blowing through the area as they attempted to quell the flames burning in ...
California Wildfires Containment: Latest on LA and Ventura Fires
A new fire broke out last night in Ventura County, while two major fires in LA County are still at less than 50 percent ...
California Wildfire Live Updates: Eaton Fire Is 45% Contained As Winds Slow In Los Angeles
Wednesday, 8:41 a.m. PST Cal Fire provided an update on the fires in Los Angeles, reporting 19% containment for the Palisades ...
Southern California man accused of murdering girlfriend in hotel room
A Ventura County man was arrested and charged with murder after his girlfriend was found dead at a hotel. Uriel Gamboa, 31, was charged Tuesday for the death of Aliya Pitts, 24, a Sherman Oaks ...
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.
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 ...