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Ventura County Fire

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Ventura County Fire

@VCFD

Official account for the Ventura County Fire Department. For accurate incident updates, follow @VCFD_PIO. For warnings, alerts & evacuations, @VENTURASHERIFF

Ventura County, CA

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Born May 11

Joined March 2009

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Jun 5
Training Burn Successfully Completed in Fillmore — Today, VCFD firefighters, alongside mutual aid partners from Fillmore Fire, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Los Angeles Fire Department, Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Protection District, Orange County Fire Authority, and Santa
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Jun 1
Today, VCFD and our partners are actively reducing wildfire risk across the county through a variety of fuels management projects designed to protect communities in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). In Thousand Oaks, specifically the Rancho area by the 101 and 23 freeways,
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May 29
June 1 - Brush Clearance Safety Reminder — As you complete your 100-foot defensible space requirements, Ventura County Fire reminds residents to follow the safety guidelines highlighted in these graphics to help prevent equipment-caused wildfires. Clear today. Protect tomorrow.
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May 29
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Hand crews have arrived on scene and are constructing containment lines around the fire using hand tools. Firefighters remove all vegetation down to mineral soil, creating a barrier that helps prevent the fire from spreading beyond the perimeter. These containment lines, combined
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May 29
#LesserFire Update Forward progress of the fire has been stopped. Firefighters have established a wet line around the fire and estimate the fire at approximately 1.5 acres. Crews are continuing mop-up operations, extinguishing remaining hot spots and strengthening containment
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May 27
Sandy Fire morning update: The Sandy Fire remains within its current footprint and has shown minimal activity over the past several days. Firefighters continue making steady progress, and the fire is now 94% contained. A small portion of uncontained fire line remains on the
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May 26
The Sandy Fire is now 90% contained with 107 firefighters remaining assigned to the incident. Please see the attached map. The suppression cycle continues as firefighters utilize infrared drones during nighttime operations to identify remaining hotspots. During the day,
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May 25
This Memorial Day weekend, while many gather with family and friends, approximately 150 firefighters remain assigned to the Sandy Fire, which is now 75% contained. These photos highlight this morning’s operational briefing near the end of Sequoia Ave., in Simi Valley CA, where
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May 23
#SandyFire evening update: The Sandy Fire is at 2,183 acres and is now 61% contained. Fire crews continue making steady progress, focusing on mop-up operations, extinguishing hotspots, reducing pockets of unburned vegetation near impacted communities, and strengthening
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May 22
Sandy Fire operational update with Chief Anthony Occhipinti: The Sandy Fire is currently 2,141 acres and 40% contained, with 1,156 personnel assigned to the incident. Fire activity remained minimal overnight. Weather conditions today are much improved, with a morning marine
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May 22
Wedding ring found by LAFD Firefighters in home destroyed byon the Sandy Fire: Los Angeles Fire Department Engine 85 assigned to the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley came to the aid of the Boyle family whose home was destroyed by the fire. Firefighters sifted through burned out
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May 22
Sandy Fire Air Monitoring Update - Due to the Sandy Fire’s proximity to the Santa Susana Field Laboratory (SSFL), hazardous materials and radiological monitoring teams continue proactive air quality and radiation monitoring operations around the fire area. Currently, seven air
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May 21
Evacuation Orders and Warnings downgraded and today as fire crews made significant progress toward containment of the #SandyFire. For the latest evacuation status, visit VCEmergency.com. @VCFD_PIO
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