Crews have made significant progress against the Auto Fire that broke out in Ventura County earlier this week.
PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Auto Fire in Ventura County prompts school closuresThe Auto Fire was first reported around 7:15 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 13. The fire was spotted along the Santa Clara River near Ventura Boulevard and Auto Center Drive in Ventura, close to Buenaventura Golf Course and River Ridge Golf Club.In the latest update provided by fire officials, the fire had burned 61 acres and was 85% contained.
An evacuation order is in place for the Santa Clara River between the 101 Freeway and Victoria Avenue. No residential structures are under evacuation, according to the Ventura County Emergency Services.No structures were threatened.While the fire prompted school closures, all schools were expected to operate as regularly scheduled beginning Thursday, Jan. 16. All fire-related closures in Ventura County is available at vcoe.org.
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