Fire Crews Respond to 3 Arson Fires
By Gazette Staff Writers — Wednesday, March 16th, 2022
On Tuesday, March 15th, 2022, at approximately noon, Ventura County Fire, Fillmore City Fire, and California Highway Patrol (CHP) were dispatched to several spot fires along Highway 126 between Fillmore and Piru. According to CHP, the first fire was reported at noon by the shoulder of Highway 126 and Pacific Avenue, Piru. The second fire was reported eastbound 126 Highway and Fish Hatchery Road, Fillmore. The third fire was reported westbound 126 Highway just west of Sycamore Road. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fires quickly. The incidents are being investigated as arson with a possible suspect vehicle described as a white four-door Toyota, according to CHP. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and Santa Paula Police were also notified. No additional formation was provided at the scene. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-AE News.
On Tuesday, March 15th, 2022, at approximately noon, Ventura County Fire, Fillmore City Fire, and California Highway Patrol (CHP) were dispatched to several spot fires along Highway 126 between Fillmore and Piru. According to CHP, the first fire was reported at noon by the shoulder of Highway 126 and Pacific Avenue, Piru. The second fire was reported eastbound 126 Highway and Fish Hatchery Road, Fillmore. The third fire was reported westbound 126 Highway just west of Sycamore Road. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fires quickly. The incidents are being investigated as arson with a possible suspect vehicle described as a white four-door Toyota, according to CHP. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and Santa Paula Police were also notified. No additional formation was provided at the scene. Photo credit Angel Esquivel-AE News.