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No homes lost in blaze north of Lake Casitas
A brush fire which charred more than 180 acres of land in Ventura County, and forced a handful of evacuations is now fully contained.
The Casitas Fire broke out just before 4 p.m. Monday north of Lake Casitas, near Highway 150.
Several small ranch homes in the area were threatened, but firefighters were able to protect them. No houses were lost.
The fire was 100% contained Tuesday afternoon. The cause of the blaze is under investigation.
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Crews respond to fast-moving brush fire near Lake Casitas Gretchen Wenner, Ventura County Star
The Star has made this story free so that important public safety information is available to everyone.
A brush fire that broke out near Lake Casitas Monday afternoon grew to 188 acres and prompted evacuation orders for several properties.
By early evening, however, firefighters appeared to have gained the upper hand. By 9:30 p.m., all evacuations and road closures had been lifted on the fire. Crews were expected to monitor the fire overnight.
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