Archive for Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Oil field fire near Santa Paula is 75% contained
No homes were threatened by the 30-acre blaze on South Mountain. Containment is predicted for 10 a.m.
A 30-acre oil field fire outside Santa Paula was 75% contained this morning; no homes were threatened.
The blaze on South Mountain broke out overnight and is being attacked by about 200 firefighters from various agencies. Containment is predicted for 10 a.m.
Some oil facilities on the mountain are threatened, but protective measures are in place, said officials for the Ventura County Fire Department. Winds have been clocked at 20 mph.
Avocado growers nearby have been asked to turn on their irrigation systems to minimize the risk of flames spreading.
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