On March 16, fire units were dispatched to a reported structure fire with people and pets still inside the structure in the 200 block of Carol Dr. Firefighters arrived within 4 minutes of dispatch and found a detached garage with heavy smoke conditions. Firefighters searched the garage and adjacent home.
Uninjured civilians and pets were found inside the home and evacuated. Due to an aggressive attack, firefighters were able to limit the fire to the garage. The fire was knocked down within 10 minutes of arrival. Ventura City Fire units were assisted by Oxnard Fire Department, AMR and Ventura Police Department.
