Fire Crews Battle Brush Fire Near 101 Freeway In Thousand Oaks
THOUSAND OAKS (CBSLA.com) — Fire crews Monday quickly got a handle on a 30-acre brush fire off the 101 Freeway in Thousand Oaks.
The fire was reported at around 11:30 a.m., burning in "light grass," according to fire officials.
About 125 firefighters responded to the scene.
By 12:45, forward progress of the fire was stopped, according to the Ventura County Fire Department.
#RanchoFire Forward progress stopped. Expect to be on scene until evening. #VCAlert sent to residents around Rancho Rd area by @Venturaoes
— VCFD PIO (@VCFD_PIO) July 11, 2016
After the flames were largely extinguished, a smoldering crater next to the freeway could be seen from the sky.
VCFD, Copter 6 and Copter 8 made fast work of the Rancho Fire that was threatening structures. @VCFD @toaksvcso pic.twitter.com/Qolwg733Ai
— VenturaCoAirUnit (@VCAirUnit) July 11, 2016
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