Pair of fires burning in Santa Paula foothills; Ventura County Fire engaged in remote locations
Ventura County Fire Department crews were working to reach a pair of brushfires in the Santa Paula foothills Wednesday morning, both burning in very remote areas.
One fire has been dubbed the "Toland Fire" while the other has been dubbed the "Grand Branch."
#TolandFire; As you can see these fires are close to each other and in remote areas and looks to have been started by lightning. Intel air resources map the #Tolandbranch at .35 acres and the #Grandbranch at .46 acres. @VCFD @CountyVentura @VENTURASHERIFF @LosPadresNF #VCFD pic.twitter.com/1mHy4dKqOR
— VCFD PIO (@VCFD_PIO) June 22, 2022
With no road access to the regions where the fires were burning, firefighters were dropped off via Ventura County Air Unit Copter 4 to battle the blaze as it continued to slowly progress. They estimated it had burned just under a half an acre.
Crews also estimated it would take around two hours to fully contain the situation at around 10 a.m.
#Tolandfire; #Tolandbranch; @VCFD fire crew 11 is making good progress on this fire. pic.twitter.com/aJBs25YKqr
— VCFD PIO (@VCFD_PIO) June 22, 2022
Firefighters were concerned with the dangerous conditions that included lightning, rain and power lines in the area, which was covered in what crews reported to be light to medium fuels.
No injuries or threat to structures were reported.
This is a developing story. Check back for details.