Ventura County Fire

Confidence is growing for Sat, as guidance trends rainfall totals higher with significant impacts possible for SB, Ventura & LA Co. Stay tuned to the forecast, Saturday would be a great day to plan indoor activities & avoid traveling if possible to stay safe. #socal #cawx #carain

VCFD along with Oxnard Fire, Federal Fire Ventura County and Port Hueneme PD responded to a working structure fire in the 400 Block of East Clara Street in Port Hueneme. Firefighters encountered heavy fire from one unit of a 2-story apartment complex and immediately began an…

#JanssBrushFire VCFD firefighters are on scene of a 2-acre brush fire with a potential to grow to approximately 10 acres. Three water-dropping helicopters are making good progress on the fire, which is currently posing no threat to structures or infrastructure. Approximately 40…

VCFD along with Ventura City Fire and Carpinteria Summerland Fire were dispatched to a brush fire in the area Rincon Bluffs. Units on scene initially reported a 1/2 acre fire in light to medium fuels with a slow rate of spread. VCFD’s Firehawk helicopters made multiple water…

Structure Fire in Oak Park; VCFD along with LA County Fire are on scene of a structure fire on Locust Ave in Oak Park. Firefighters reported smoke showing from the 2nd story of a two story, single-family home. Firefighters made an aggressive interior attack while performing…

VCFD along with Oxnard Fire Department and VCSO are on scene of a structure fire in the Sterling Hills area of Camarillo. Firefighters arrived on scene to find a two story, single-family home with fire and smoke showing from the 2nd floor. Firefighters made an aggressive…

Tropical moisture returns this week, bringing showers & tstms to the area. Here's what we're thinking for timing & probabilities. Initially, threats will be dry lightning, transitioning to a flooding/debris flow risk Thurs as moisture increases. Strong winds are also possible.

Join us at 6:59 a.m. at any VCFD fire station, headquarters, or dispatch for a moment of remembrance — honoring the lives lost and the courage of those who responded. #NeverForget #VCFD

#CottonwoodIncident — Forward progress stopped. VCFD firefighters are making good progress on the brush fire burning north of Cottonwood Drive in Simi Valley. Fixed-wing aircraft are dropping retardant, and helicopters are conducting precise water drops. On the ground,…

Incident command has asked for two additional fixed-wing air tankers and three additional wildland fire engines (type 3). cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?pos=34.2383_-…

This week, VCFD Public Information Officer Andy VanSciver joined CAL FIRE Communications Director Nick Schuler at the National Information Officers Association Conference in Florida to share California’s approach to wildfire communications. Together, they highlighted lessons…

VCFD is on scene of a working structure fire in the 1700 block of Blossom Ct in Thousand Oaks. Arriving units reporting heavy smoke and fire from the garage of a two story, single family residence with possible extension into the home. Approximately 30 firefighters are working…

VCFD firefighters rescue dog trapped under a shipping container in Ojai. At approximately 7:45pm, VCFD dispatchers received a call for an animal in distress after a dog (Finn) had crawled under a shipping container. Firefighters from Engine 22 and Medic Rescue Engine 23 were…

VCFD is on scene of a working structure fire in the 1300 block of Pinehurst Place in Camarillo. Arriving units reported smoke coming from a garage of a single story residence. Firefighters completed a primary search confirming all residents had evacuated and quickly knocked down…

VCFD Medic Engine 53 responding with the US Coast Guard to a medical emergency off the Ventura coastline. VCFD Firefighter Paramedic Ricardo Alvarez joined the crew of the USCG Air Station Ventura aboard their MH-60 Jayhawk yesterday, responding to a distress call for a medical…

Working structure fire in Meiners Oaks: VCFD is on scene of a working structure fire in the 1100 block of Tico Rd in Meiners Oaks. First arriving units report an active fire in a rear bedroom with possible extension to the attic. Firefighters are actively engaged in aggressively…

Canyon Fire Info: 8/11/25 Acres: 5370 Containment: 91% Personnel: 960 Firefighters continue to make progress on the Canyon Fire located to the east of the city of Piru. Across the fire perimeter, crews have conducted mop-up operations to remove pockets of remaining heat and…

Acres: 5370 Containment: 62% Personnel: 1,158 Firefighters continue to make good progress on the Canyon Fire located to the east of the city of Piru. Crews worked through the night to monitor and extinguish isolated heat sources. Minimal fire activity allowed crews to continue…

Canyon Fire Update: Sat - 8/9/25 Acres: 5370 Containment: 28% Personnel: 1,148 Firefighters continue to make significant progress, reinforcing and strengthening containment lines and continuing to support structure protection through the fire area. Hot, dry weather will…