Fire breaks out near 101 Freeway in Thousand Oaks
On a day of record-setting heat, a small brush fire broke out Monday in Thousand Oaks, prompting a major response from firefighters.
According to the Ventura County Fire Department, the fire broke out off the 101 Freeway near Hampshire Road after 2 p.m. The blaze, burning in brush-covered hills, is not currently threatening homes.
Footage from KCAL-TV Channel 9 shows smoke surrounding a water storage facility and industrial complex but not close to homes. It appears, however, that some residents were leaving the area.
Water-dropping helicopters and hand crews were fighting the blaze.
-- Shelby Grad
Photo: A Ventura County firefighter retreats from advancing flames along Conejo Ridge Rd. in Thousand Oaks amid record setting heat Monday September 27 2010. Credit: Brian van der Brug / Los Angeles Times
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LIVE NEWS UPDATE: AS OF 3PM THIS AFTERNOON WE AT THE SPETRUM CLUB WERE OFFICIALLY EVACUATED FROM THE FIRE AREA. GET YOUR NEWS RIGHT.
Posted by: EMILY KOLLANDER | September 27, 2010 at 03:44 PM
That's terrible, especially since I live really close to there.
Posted by: Brandon | September 27, 2010 at 03:51 PM
I hope they're able to put it out quick.
Posted by: SEO Help | September 27, 2010 at 04:34 PM
Report says nothing about evauating businesses... relax before you get upset!
Posted by: J.J.J. | September 27, 2010 at 04:56 PM