Residential Structure Fire
Date Of Release: November 20, 2024. Fire Incident Number: 24-0099771. Incident Commander: Shawn Hughes. Battalion Chief. Date/Time of Incident: November 20, 2024 / 2006-2157hrs. Incident Location: 3700 Block of Sheldon Dr. Ventura, CA. Cause/Origin: Under Investigation. Injuries Reported: 1. Units Committed On-Scene: 7 Engines, 2 Trucks, 2 Squads, 3 Battalion Chiefs, 2 Fire. Investigators, 2 Ambulances. Total Fire Personnel On-Scene: 36. Agencies Involved: Ventura City Fire, Ventura County Fire, Oxnard Fire, Ventura PD
On the above date and time, fire units were dispatched to a reported structure fire. Firefighters arrived within 5 minutes of dispatch to find a single-family residence with smoke and flames coming from the home. Firefighters found the occupants had safely evacuated the structure and began an aggressive interior attack. Firefighters coordinated efforts both inside the structure and on the roof to ventilate the residence while effectively extinguishing the flames. The fire was declared under control within 20 minutes after arrival, with crews remaining on scene for an additional 90-minutes to thoroughly overhaul the affected areas and ensure complete extinguishment. Residents were advised they cannot re-occupy the home until the Ventura Building and Safety Department advises it is safe. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. One civilian was assessed on scene but did not require transport and there were no injuries to firefighters during this incident.
Natural Gas Leak
Date Of Release: November 18, 2024. Fire Incident Number: 24-0098933. Incident Commander: Jason Kay, Battalion Chief. Date/Time of Incident: November 18, 2024 / 1026-1418hrs. Incident Location: 600 Block of East Harbor Blvd. Ventura, CA. Cause/Origin: Underground Gas Line Ruptured by Construction Crew. Injuries Reported: None. Units Committed On-Scene: 3 Engines, 1Truck, 1 Battalion Chief. Total Fire Personnel On-Scene: 14. Agencies Involved: Ventura City Fire, Ventura PD
On the above date and time, fire units were dispatched to a reported gas leak. Firefighters arrived within 3 minutes of dispatch to find a 2 inch underground gas main that was ruptured by a construction crew. The construction crew was assigned to install new lighting in the parking area adjacent to the Pier. The crew hit a landscape water line, and in an attempt to remove the water, hit a gas line. Firefighters arrived on scene and with the assistance of Ventura PD, closed off the area to all foot traffic on the promenade by the pier and vehicle traffic on Harbor Blvd. between Sanjon Rd. and California St., while Gas Company repair personnel were notified. The Fire Department remained on scene to ensure a safe workplace for the repair and citizens, while the flow of gas was stopped. There are no reports of injuries or illness from the gas leak as of this media release, and traffic patterns have returned to normal operations.
Large Vehicle Fire
Date Of Release: November 14, 2024. Fire Incident Number: 24-0097639. Incident Commander: Shawn Hughes, Battalion Chief. Date/Time of Incident: November 14, 2024 / 09:22. Incident Location: 700 Block of N. Olive St. Ventura, CA. Cause/Origin: Under Investigation. Injuries Reported: None. Units Committed On-Scene: 5 Engines, 1 Truck, 1 Paramedic Squad, 2 Battalion Chiefs, 1. Ambulance, 2 Fire Investigators. Total Fire Personnel On-Scene: 26. Agencies Involved: Ventura City Fire, Ventura County Fire, American Medical Response
On the above date and time, fire units were dispatched to a reported structure fire near the intersection of W. Ramona St. and N. Olive St. Firefighters arrived within 4 minutes and found a recreational vehicle fully involved with multiple structures threatened. Firefighters initiated an exterior attack on the recreational vehicle while other units focused on the nearby exposures. The three threatened structures only received minor damage due to the quick actions taken by firefighters. The fire was declared under control 20 minutes after arrival, with crews remaining on-site for an additional one and a half hours to thoroughly overhaul the affected areas and ensure complete extinguishment. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. There were no injuries to occupants or firefighters during this incident.