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.
US: Auto Fire in Ventura County 50% Contained, Firefighters Tackle Smoldering Pockets
The Auto Fire in Ventura County is now 50% contained, having scorched 61 acres. Firefighters worked overnight to address small flare-ups and stubborn pockets of heat along the fire's perimeter. Despite these flare-ups,
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.
Update: Acres burned in Ventura County grows to 61 acres, Auto Fire hits 47% containment
First discovered: 6:50 p.m. Jan. 13 A new wildfire was reported today at 6:50 p.m. in Ventura County. Auto Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, details about the containment or cause of the fire are unknown.
Auto Fire in Ventura County: Crews reach significant progress in firefight
Crews have made significant progress against the Auto Fire that broke out in Ventura County earlier this week.
Auto Fire in Ventura County: Evacuations, Maps & Updates
VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. — A wildfire in Ventura County has caused an evacuation order for Auto Fire - Zone 1. The Auto Fire is burning in the river bottom off North Ventura Boulevard in Ventura. It's burned about 5 acres with a moderate rate of spread.
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.
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