Date Of Release: September 10, 2025
Fire Incident Number: 25-0079248
Incident Commander: Jan Hargett, Fire Captain
Incident Type: Structure Fire
Date/Time of Incident: September 10, 2025, 4:47 PM
Incident Location: 709 Jasper Avenue
Cause/Origin: Under investigation
Injuries Reported: None
Units Committed On-Scene: 3 Engines, 1 Paramedic Squad, 1 Battalion Chief, 1 Ladder Truck
Total Fire Personnel On-Scene: 16
Agencies Involved: Ventura City Fire
Narrative: On the above date and time, fire units were dispatched to a reported investigation of an oven that caught fire. Firefighters arrived within 7 minutes of dispatch to find a kitchen fire in a two-story residential apartment complex that the occupants and property managers were unable to extinguish with fire extinguishers. Additional resources were requested from the first arriving Engine Captain because of the existing fire conditions. Due to a quick and aggressive attack on the fire from first arriving units, firefighters were able to limit damage and stop the further spread of fire into the apartment. No civilians or firefighters were injured because of the fire, and no additional structures were threatened or damaged. As a reminder, ensure that working fire extinguishers are readily available in the kitchen and carbon monoxide-smoke detectors are placed in the residence to alert occupants.
