Ortega House Fire Update
On Thursday January 5th at about 11:45am, Fillmore Fire Department responded to a house fire on Market St. & Cook Drive. Giant flames engulfed the entire house. Upon arrival flames could be seen from the end of the street. The was put out and no injuries were reported.
On Thursday January 5th at about 11:45am, Fillmore Fire Department responded to a house fire on Market St. & Cook Drive. Giant flames engulfed the entire house. Upon arrival flames could be seen from the end of the street. The was put out and no injuries were reported.
By Anonymous — Wednesday, January 11th, 2017

A fire destroyed the Ortega family home on 453 Market Street Thursday. Fillmore fire fighters responded to the scene at approximately 11:45 a.m. to find the structure fully engulfed in flames. The fire was controlled by about 12:30 p.m. and no injuries were reported.

Preliminary reports indicate the fire began in a clothes dryer in the garage.

Three persons were reported displaced as a result of the fire. Family members Mark, Angel and Michael are staying together in a hotel with kitchenette in Camarillo.

The Ortega's insurance company indicates the house will most likely be rebuilt. The family is grateful for the financial support and donated clothing.

Those wishing to assist in this disaster may make a donation at the GoFundMe webpage that’s been setup on behalf of the family at https://www.gofundme.com/ortega-house

Optionally, donations can be made by mailing a check made payable to Mark Ortega c/o FHS Alumni P.O. BOX 385 Fillmore CA. 93016 or to an account at the Fillmore branch of Union Bank under the name Angel R. Ortega.