Crews respond to brush fire burning in river bottom near Santa Paula
The fire was reported around 7:02 p.m. near the intersection of Laurie Lane and Cornell Drive.
Crews arrived on scene to find a fire measuring approximately two acres in size burning in light grass and spreading slowly. Firefighters declared forward progress stopped by 7:50 p.m.
No initial damage or injuries were immediately reported as a result of the fire. The cause was under investigation.
Jeremy Childs is a breaking news and public safety reporter covering the night shift for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached by calling 805-437-0208 or emailing jeremy.childs@vcstar.com. You can also find him on Twitter @Jeremy Childs.