The Howe fire near Torrey Canyon and East Guiberson roads, just south of Piru and the Santa Clara River, has grown overnight to 34 acres with zero containment. About 18 miles west, the larger Maria ...

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 ...

Initial location: Ventura County, Calif. A new prescribed burn, named Steelhead, was initiated today at 8:45 a.m. in Ventura ...

The Ventura County Fire Department responded to the Santa Paula brush fire in the area of South Palm Avenue and East Santa Maria Street shortly after 3:20 p.m., according to initial reports. The ...

Firefighters have increased containment of the Madre fire in San Luis Obispo County. We have 'the resources we need,' said a ...

Howe Fire initially started 6:19 p.m. June 16 in Ventura County, California. After being active for two days, it has burned 44 acres. By Wednesday evening, a crew of four firefighters has achieved ...

Some of the same Cal Fire investigators also worked on the Mountain Fire. Cheri Carlson covers the environment and county government for the Ventura County Star. Reach her at cheri.carlson@vcstar ...