On Saturday, August 3, just after 1 p.m., a vegetation fire broke out at Howe Road and Highway 126. Piru Engine 28 could see smoke about a mile out; once on scene firefighters found a 100 x 100 foot fire surrounding a small farm house. Crews stopped the fire before it could reach the house, however at least one vehicle was damaged by flames. No injuries were reported; cause of the fire is still under investigation. Photos courtesy Ventura County Fire Department.