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Firefighters successfully contained the Auto Fire in Oxnard after it burned 55.7 acres near the River Ridge Golf Course on Monday night, January 13, 2025.
The fire was first reported around 7:15 p.m. in the Santa Clara River bottom near Ventura Road and Auto Center Drive, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Flames quickly spread, prompting the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office to issue an evacuation order for Zone 1 at 9:05 p.m., which included the Santa Clara River between Ventura Road and Victoria Avenue.
Though no residential structures were within the evacuation zone, officials urged anyone in the riverbed area to evacuate immediately due to an “immediate threat to life.” Victoria Avenue was closed between Gonzales Road and Olivas Park Drive but reopened just before midnight.
By 11:45 p.m., the Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) confirmed that crews had stopped the fire’s forward progress. Approximately 75 firefighters from Ventura County Fire, Ventura City Fire, Oxnard Fire, and Federal Fire Ventura County worked to contain the fire, which was confined to the riverbed. No structures were threatened, and no injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
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