KICKED TO THE CURB The 650-unit community of Hidden Canyon was dropped by Farmers Insurance last year, forcing the homeowners association to scramble for an alternative. The end result: less coverage at a much higher cost. HOAs in high-fire-risk areas around the state are dealing with the same problem. RICHARD GILLARD/Acorn Newspapers The residents of Hidden
Brush fire reaches 28 acres near Westlake High School
Evacuations issued early on in response
Several Westlake Village homes were evacuated Thursday afternoon after a brush fire burned 2acres north of Westlake High School.
The fire was first reported at 3:22 p.m. in the 500 block of Country Valley Road, according to the Ventura County Fire Department. By about 5:15 p.m., crews appeared to have a handle on the blaze.
Dubbed the Country Fire, crews arrived on scene in Thousand Oaks to report smoke emerging from the blaze in an area that was difficult to access. Fire helicopters and several air tankers from Los Angeles County were requested to respond to the blaze.
Country Fire: Thousand Oaks blaze burns 28 acres, 70% contained
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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - A fire in Ventura County extended to 28 acres and left two firefighters injured Thursday.
The Country Fire, which burned parts of Thousand Oaks and Westlake Village, is about 70% contained as of 10 p.m. Thursday, according to the Ventura County Fire Department. The injuries for the two firefighters are believed to be minor, Venture County FD said.
Ventura County Sheriff s deputies detained three teenagers who were found near the origin of the fire. Deputies, however, say they do not yet know the cause and cannot say if the fire was intentionally set, as of Thursday night.
Evacuations Lifted in Thousand Oaks Fire That Threatened Homes Stephanie Lopez
What to Know
Country Fire is being held at 28 acres and is at 70% containment.
All evacuation orders have been lifted and repopulation is in progress.
Firefighters were battling a brush fire in Thousand Oaks Thursday evening.
Newschopper4 was over the fire at about 4:15 p.m. when the fire was approximately 10 acres and moving into some homes.
The fire which was named Country Fire had grown to 24 acres by 5:30 p.m.
Evacuations are in place for Via Colinas and Country Valley Rd., according to the Ventura County Fire Department.
#CountryFire; Evacuations are in place for Via Colinas and Country Valley rd. @VCSOVentura will be controlling traffic and notifying residents. @VCFD#VCFD video credit @415FirePhotopic.twitter.com/xvnTnMhT8l VCFD PIO (@VCFD PIO) April 29, 2021