Tuesday, October 24, 2017

School evacuated amid wind-driven brush fire in Ventura



A brush fire that started near Highway 33 in west Ventura prompted the evacuation of an area school Tuesday.

Initial reports estimated the fire's size at 2 acres, as several spot fires were sparked by windy conditions.

According to Ventura County fire officials, there was a potential threat to the town of Casitas Pass. The school evacuated was Teen Challenge at 6790 N. Ventura Ave.

Highway 33 northbound and southbound were closed at Casitas Vista and Sulfur Mountain, respectively.

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