Ventura County Wildfires
Ventura County Fires 2018
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Santa Ana winds prompt wildfire warnings, potential power outages - Ventura County Star
Oct 14, 2026 | 10:14 amSanta Ana winds prompt wildfire warnings, potential power outages Ventura County Star
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Facing a super El Niño, these Ventura County spots may be vulnerable - Ventura County Star
Oct 12, 2026 | 07:58 amFacing a super El Niño, these Ventura County spots may be vulnerable Ventura County Star
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How long will the heat wave last? Here's what to expect this weekend - Ventura County Star
Oct 6, 2026 | 00:00 amHow long will the heat wave last? Here's what to expect this weekend Ventura County Star
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Firefighter significantly injured amid series of DUI crashes in Simi Valley - KTLA
Sep 27, 2026 | 00:00 amFirefighter significantly injured amid series of DUI crashes in Simi Valley KTLA
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Fire chief honored at ETEC’s CONNECT meeting, shares about emergency response - Department of Energy (.gov)
Sep 24, 2026 | 07:21 amFire chief honored at ETEC’s CONNECT meeting, shares about emergency response Department of Energy (.gov)
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Lightning sparked 4,100-acre Lucas Fire that destroyed 3 structures, Cal Fire says - The Press Democrat
Sep 16, 2026 | 00:00 amLightning sparked 4,100-acre Lucas Fire that destroyed 3 structures, Cal Fire says The Press Democrat
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Red flag warning issued for fire risk in Santa Barbara, Ventura counties - Santa Barbara News-Press
Aug 24, 2026 | 00:00 amRed flag warning issued for fire risk in Santa Barbara, Ventura counties Santa Barbara News-Press
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City Of Malibu Issues Update On Brush Fire - Canyon News
Aug 19, 2026 | 00:00 amCity Of Malibu Issues Update On Brush Fire Canyon News
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Firefighters respond to Yerba Fire burning in Ventura County - Ventura County Star
Aug 17, 2026 | 00:00 amFirefighters respond to Yerba Fire burning in Ventura County Ventura County Star
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Holser Fire burning near Ventura County's Lake Piru nears full containment - CBS News
Aug 10, 2026 | 00:00 amHolser Fire burning near Ventura County's Lake Piru nears full containment CBS News
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3 fires burn in LA and Ventura Counties - NBC Los Angeles
Aug 9, 2026 | 00:00 am3 fires burn in LA and Ventura Counties NBC Los Angeles
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Holser Fire updates: Forward progress stopped on fire burning near Holser Canyon in unincorporated Ventura County - ABC7 Los Angeles
Aug 9, 2026 | 00:00 amHolser Fire updates: Forward progress stopped on fire burning near Holser Canyon in unincorporated Ventura County ABC7 Los Angeles
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Crash ignites Buena Fire in Ventura County's Santa Monica Mountains - Ventura County Star
Aug 8, 2026 | 00:00 amCrash ignites Buena Fire in Ventura County's Santa Monica Mountains Ventura County Star
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Holser Fire in Piru stopped at 167 acres with 67% containment - Ventura County Star
Aug 8, 2026 | 00:00 amHolser Fire in Piru stopped at 167 acres with 67% containment Ventura County Star
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Crews battling 167-acre Holser Fire in Ventura County - News Channel 3-12
Aug 8, 2026 | 00:00 amCrews battling 167-acre Holser Fire in Ventura County News Channel 3-12
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Authorities lift Buena Fire evacuation warning in Ventura County - Ventura County Star
Aug 7, 2026 | 00:00 amAuthorities lift Buena Fire evacuation warning in Ventura County Ventura County Star
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Here's why wildfire alerts, evacuations are changing in Ventura County - Ventura County Star
Jul 29, 2026 | 00:00 amHere's why wildfire alerts, evacuations are changing in Ventura County Ventura County Star
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Grand Jury report finds Ventura County Fire Department well prepared for wildfire threats - edhat
Jul 15, 2026 | 00:00 amGrand Jury report finds Ventura County Fire Department well prepared for wildfire threats edhat
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Ventura County Fire highlights what it takes to fight wildfires, plan water drops - ABC7 Los Angeles
Jul 12, 2026 | 00:00 amVentura County Fire highlights what it takes to fight wildfires, plan water drops ABC7 Los Angeles
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Ventura County Grande Fire burns through brush near Piru, forward progress stopped - CBS News
Jul 9, 2026 | 00:00 amVentura County Grande Fire burns through brush near Piru, forward progress stopped CBS News
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Crews stop forward progress of Grande Fire burning in Ventura County - KTLA
Jul 9, 2026 | 00:00 amCrews stop forward progress of Grande Fire burning in Ventura County KTLA
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Brush fire breaks out near Piru in Ventura County, close to LA County line; evacuation warnings issued - ABC7 Los Angeles
Jul 9, 2026 | 00:00 amBrush fire breaks out near Piru in Ventura County, close to LA County line; evacuation warnings issued ABC7 Los Angeles
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Evacuation warnings issued as more than 100 firefighters battle Lake Piru brush fire - Los Angeles Times
Jul 9, 2026 | 00:00 amEvacuation warnings issued as more than 100 firefighters battle Lake Piru brush fire Los Angeles Times
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New $32M facility gives Ventura County firefighters a realistic training experience - LAist
Jul 4, 2026 | 00:00 amNew $32M facility gives Ventura County firefighters a realistic training experience LAist
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Crews battle brush fire near Castaic area - NBC Los Angeles
Jul 1, 2026 | 00:00 amCrews battle brush fire near Castaic area NBC Los Angeles
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New $32 million facility gives Ventura County firefighters a realistic training experience - KCLU
Jun 25, 2026 | 00:00 amNew $32 million facility gives Ventura County firefighters a realistic training experience KCLU
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Ventura County Fire's $32.5 million live-fire training facility - Ventura County Star
Jun 24, 2026 | 00:00 amVentura County Fire's $32.5 million live-fire training facility Ventura County Star
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Ventura County Fire unveils $32.5M 'state-of-the-art' facility - Ventura County Star
Jun 24, 2026 | 00:00 amVentura County Fire unveils $32.5M 'state-of-the-art' facility Ventura County Star
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Ventura County must build the Firehawk we already own | Your Turn - Ventura County Star
Jun 4, 2026 | 00:00 amVentura County must build the Firehawk we already own | Your Turn Ventura County Star
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Ventura County Launches Multi-Pronged Wildfire Risk Reduction Projects Across Region - edhat
Jun 2, 2026 | 00:00 amVentura County Launches Multi-Pronged Wildfire Risk Reduction Projects Across Region edhat
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UPDATED: Evacuations lifted for Lesser Fire near Newbury Park High - Ventura County Star
May 29, 2026 | 00:00 amUPDATED: Evacuations lifted for Lesser Fire near Newbury Park High Ventura County Star
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Fire teams responded to attic fire at home on Barcelona Street; One person transported with minor injuries - News Channel 3-12
May 29, 2026 | 00:00 amFire teams responded to attic fire at home on Barcelona Street; One person transported with minor injuries News Channel 3-12
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4 Southern California wildfires that burned nearly 23,000 acres nearing full containment - CBS News
May 25, 2026 | 00:00 am4 Southern California wildfires that burned nearly 23,000 acres nearing full containment CBS News
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What to Know About the Wildfires in Southern California - The New York Times
May 22, 2026 | 00:00 amWhat to Know About the Wildfires in Southern California The New York Times
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Several fires burning - LAist
May 22, 2026 | 00:00 amSeveral fires burning LAist
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Map: See containment updates on the Sandy, Bain and Verona fires - NBC Los Angeles
May 22, 2026 | 00:00 amMap: See containment updates on the Sandy, Bain and Verona fires NBC Los Angeles
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UPDATED: Most Sandy Fire evacuation orders shift to warnings in Simi - Ventura County Star
May 21, 2026 | 00:00 amUPDATED: Most Sandy Fire evacuation orders shift to warnings in Simi Ventura County Star
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Sandy Fire in Ventura County | Maps, Evacuations and Updates - ABC10
May 21, 2026 | 00:00 amSandy Fire in Ventura County | Maps, Evacuations and Updates ABC10
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Firefighters say full containment of Ventura County's Sandy Fire will take days - KCLU
May 20, 2026 | 00:00 amFirefighters say full containment of Ventura County's Sandy Fire will take days KCLU
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Wildfire risk is rising — as are the costs to fight them - Marketplace.org
May 20, 2026 | 00:00 amWildfire risk is rising — as are the costs to fight them Marketplace.org
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2 Wildfires Near Los Angeles Prompt Evacuations - The New York Times
May 20, 2026 | 00:00 am2 Wildfires Near Los Angeles Prompt Evacuations The New York Times
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More than 40,000 still evacuated as crews continue battling Sandy Fire - KTLA
May 20, 2026 | 00:00 amMore than 40,000 still evacuated as crews continue battling Sandy Fire KTLA
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More than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homes - ABC7 Bay Area
May 20, 2026 | 00:00 amMore than 17,000 under evacuation orders as Southern California wildfire threatens homes ABC7 Bay Area
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Southern California fires: Air quality concerns rise as smoke from Sandy, Bain, Verona and Santa Rosa Island fires spreads - ABC7 Los Angeles
May 20, 2026 | 00:00 amSouthern California fires: Air quality concerns rise as smoke from Sandy, Bain, Verona and Santa Rosa Island fires spreads ABC7 Los Angeles
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Map: Where wildfires are burning in Southern California - NBC Los Angeles
May 20, 2026 | 00:00 amMap: Where wildfires are burning in Southern California NBC Los Angeles
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Sandy Fire: Thousands under evacuation orders as wildfire spreads across southern California - EL PAÍS English
May 20, 2026 | 00:00 amSandy Fire: Thousands under evacuation orders as wildfire spreads across southern California EL PAÍS English
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Sandy Fire Blackens Nearly 1,700 Acres As Over 40K Ordered To Evacuate - Patch
May 19, 2026 | 00:00 amSandy Fire Blackens Nearly 1,700 Acres As Over 40K Ordered To Evacuate Patch
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Sandy Fire burning over 1,600 acres in Simi Valley, Cal Fire says - NBC Los Angeles
May 19, 2026 | 00:00 amSandy Fire burning over 1,600 acres in Simi Valley, Cal Fire says NBC Los Angeles
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Sandy fire near Simi Valley grows to nearly 1,700 acres on Tuesday; containment at 5% - Los Angeles Daily News
May 19, 2026 | 00:00 amSandy fire near Simi Valley grows to nearly 1,700 acres on Tuesday; containment at 5% Los Angeles Daily News
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Simi Valley Sandy Fire Grows to 1,386 Acres - LAmag
May 19, 2026 | 00:00 amSimi Valley Sandy Fire Grows to 1,386 Acres LAmag
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Sandy Fire in Ventura County grows to 1,364 acres - KTVU
May 19, 2026 | 00:00 amSandy Fire in Ventura County grows to 1,364 acres KTVU
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Southern California's Sandy Fire in Simi Valley burns nearly 1,700 acres with 5% containment - CBS News
May 19, 2026 | 00:00 amSouthern California's Sandy Fire in Simi Valley burns nearly 1,700 acres with 5% containment CBS News
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LAFD Providing Mutual Aid To Ventura County in Sandy Fire - KFI AM 640
May 19, 2026 | 00:00 amLAFD Providing Mutual Aid To Ventura County in Sandy Fire KFI AM 640
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Firefighters make progress on several Southern California fires as weather shifts. Here's a roundup - LAist
May 19, 2026 | 00:00 amFirefighters make progress on several Southern California fires as weather shifts. Here's a roundup LAist
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Direct Relief Gears Up as Sandy Fire Forces Evacuations in Ventura County | News Channel 3-12 - News Channel 3-12
May 19, 2026 | 00:00 amDirect Relief Gears Up as Sandy Fire Forces Evacuations in Ventura County | News Channel 3-12 News Channel 3-12
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Sandy Fire forces evacuation of nearly 44,000 Simi Valley residents - KTLA
May 19, 2026 | 00:00 amSandy Fire forces evacuation of nearly 44,000 Simi Valley residents KTLA
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Crews continue aggressive fight against Sandy fire, other SoCal blazes - Los Angeles Times
May 19, 2026 | 00:00 amCrews continue aggressive fight against Sandy fire, other SoCal blazes Los Angeles Times
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Sandy Fire update: Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes - ABC30 Fresno
May 18, 2026 | 00:00 amSandy Fire update: Thousands ordered to evacuate as Southern California wildfire threatens homes ABC30 Fresno
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Sandy Fire evacuation map as Gavin Newsom responds to fast-moving blaze - Newsweek
May 18, 2026 | 00:00 amSandy Fire evacuation map as Gavin Newsom responds to fast-moving blaze Newsweek
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See scenes from the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley - Ventura County Star
May 18, 2026 | 00:00 amSee scenes from the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley Ventura County Star
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Sandy Fire latest: Brush fire erupts in Simi Valley; evacuation orders and warnings issued as flames threaten homes - ABC7 Los Angeles
May 18, 2026 | 00:00 amSandy Fire latest: Brush fire erupts in Simi Valley; evacuation orders and warnings issued as flames threaten homes ABC7 Los Angeles
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Sandy fire in Simi Valley grows to more than 1,300 acres, forces thousands to evacuate as it moves toward LA County - Los Angeles Daily News
May 18, 2026 | 00:00 amSandy fire in Simi Valley grows to more than 1,300 acres, forces thousands to evacuate as it moves toward LA County Los Angeles Daily News
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California secures federal assistance to support response to Sandy Fire in Ventura County - California State Portal | CA.gov
May 18, 2026 | 00:00 amCalifornia secures federal assistance to support response to Sandy Fire in Ventura County California State Portal | CA.gov
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Sandy Fire in Ventura County | Maps, Evacuations and Updates - ABC10
May 18, 2026 | 00:00 amSandy Fire in Ventura County | Maps, Evacuations and Updates ABC10
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Firefighters put out small brush fire near Piru - Ventura County Star
May 3, 2026 | 00:00 amFirefighters put out small brush fire near Piru Ventura County Star
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Brush fire near Reagan library stopped just shy of 9 acres - Ventura County Star
Apr 27, 2026 | 00:00 amBrush fire near Reagan library stopped just shy of 9 acres Ventura County Star
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Brush fire sends Reagan Library staff scrambling - KTLA
Apr 27, 2026 | 00:00 amBrush fire sends Reagan Library staff scrambling KTLA
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Two fires displace 15 residents in Ventura County - Ventura County Star
Apr 18, 2026 | 00:00 amTwo fires displace 15 residents in Ventura County Ventura County Star
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Fire Displaces Five After Two-Story Home Burns in Port Hueneme - edhat
Apr 16, 2026 | 00:00 amFire Displaces Five After Two-Story Home Burns in Port Hueneme edhat
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Joint Training Exercise with the Ventura County Fire Department - Fire Department - Los Angeles County (.gov)
Mar 13, 2026 | 00:00 amJoint Training Exercise with the Ventura County Fire Department Fire Department - Los Angeles County (.gov)
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Ventura County Fire crews tackle structure fire in Thousand Oaks - News Channel 3-12
Mar 2, 2026 | 00:00 amVentura County Fire crews tackle structure fire in Thousand Oaks News Channel 3-12
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Cal Fire reviewing Ventura County Fire's response to small wildfire that led to Mountain Fire - CBS News
Feb 1, 2026 | 00:00 amCal Fire reviewing Ventura County Fire's response to small wildfire that led to Mountain Fire CBS News
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Cal Fire to probe Ventura County response to tractor blaze that reignited into Mountain fire - Los Angeles Times
Jan 30, 2026 | 00:00 amCal Fire to probe Ventura County response to tractor blaze that reignited into Mountain fire Los Angeles Times
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'A personal embarrassment': Why fire agencies keep failing to put out blazes that later turn disastrous - Los Angeles Times
Dec 2, 2025 | 00:00 am'A personal embarrassment': Why fire agencies keep failing to put out blazes that later turn disastrous Los Angeles Times
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Ventura County fire investigators say destructive Mountain Fire likely sparked by smoldering debris from previous blaze - ABC7 Los Angeles
Nov 7, 2025 | 00:00 amVentura County fire investigators say destructive Mountain Fire likely sparked by smoldering debris from previous blaze ABC7 Los Angeles
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