By Ventura Breeze Staff –
Fire Incident Number: 24-0111246
Incident Commander: Tony Hill, Battalion Chief
Incident Type: Structure Fire
Date/Time of Incident: December 26, 2024 / 18:28
Incident Location: 1100 Block of Horizon Drive, Ventura
Cause/Origin: Under Investigation
Injuries Reported: None
Units Committed On-Scene: 6 Engines, 1 Trucks,1 Paramedic Squad, 3 Battalion Chiefs,
Total Fire Personnel On-Scene: 27
Agencies Involved: Ventura City Fire, Oxnard Fire Department
Narrative: On the above date and time, fire units were dispatched to a reported structure fire at a single-family residence. Upon arrival, Firefighters found the occupants safely evacuated and a fully involved fire in the living quarters and attic space. Firefighters coordinated efforts both inside the structure and on the roof to ventilate the attic while effectively extinguishing the flames. The fire was declared under control 31 minutes after arrival, with crews remaining on-site for an additional two 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.
