Auto Fire ignites in Ventura County

Swept by fierce winds, Auto Fire in Ventura stopped at 61 acres
As of Wednesday morning, the Auto Fire was mapped at 61 acres and was 50% contained, according to Andrew Dowd, a firefighter and spokesperson for the Ventura County Fire Department. Previously, Cal Fire had listed a higher containment percentage,
Forward progress of Auto Fire in Ventura County stopped
Firefighters say winds between 20 and 30 mph were blowing through the area as they attempted to quell the flames burning in the Santa Clara Riverbed.
Update: 50% containment reached for Auto Fire in Ventura County
Auto Fire initially started 9:25 p.m. Jan. 13 in Ventura County. It has burned 61 acres after being active for 35 hours. As of Wednesday morning, 50% of this wildfire was brought under containment. However, the cause is still under investigation.
New California 'Auto Fire' Breaks Out in Ventura County
Firefighters in California are tackling a new fire that has broken out in Ventura County. The blaze, dubbed the Auto fire, started in the Santa Clara River bottom near North Ventura Boulevard and Auto Center Drive, on Monday evening.
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.
US: Auto Fire Prompts Evacuation In Ventura, California
The Auto Fire erupted in Ventura County, California on Monday, January 13, prompting evacuations. RESTRICTIONS AND USAGE TERMS: Please credit “Kasey Green Kruft via Spectee”. NOTE: No audio Video Location: Olivas Park Drive in Ventura,
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.
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 ...