50% containment reached for Auto Fire in Ventura County

Update: Auto Fire in Ventura County still at 85% containment as of Wednesday evening
Auto Fire initially started 9:25 p.m. Jan. 13 in Ventura County. It has burned 61 acres after being active for 44 hours. As of Wednesday evening, 85% of this wildfire was brought under containment. However, the cause is still under investigation.
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.
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 gusts on Wednesday that could lead to “explosive fire growth.”
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. VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. - Crews have stopped forward progress on a fire that broke out in Ventura County on Monday.
Update: 50% containment reached for Auto Fire in Ventura County
As of Wednesday morning, 50% of this wildfire was brought under containment. However, the cause is still under investigatio
Fire crews limit spread of Auto Fire in Ventura County
The fire broke out in the riverbed area of a mandatory evacuation zone. Deputies reach out to the homeless in the area to inform them of the fire dangers.
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.
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.
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