Fillmore firefighters knocked down a tree fire on the 4th of July in about 15 minutes. The Cyprus trees were in a backyard on the 600 block of Manzanita Drive. The fire occurred around 10:30pm. Video of the fire courtesy of Audrey Hernandez. On another note, the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department issued 18 citations for illegal firework’s within the Fillmore City limits. The City of Fillmore sends each person who received a citation a bill in the mail. They have the option to pay it in full or arrange payments. If no payment in full or payment arrangements are met they are sent to collections.

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On July 3, 2015 at 11:50pm, Jose Pulido, 52 of Pasadena, was driving a 1997 Toyota Camry northbound SR-23, Grimes Canyon Road, south of Bardsdale at a high rate of speed. As Pulido entered a curved portion of the roadway he failed to safely negotiate the turn. Pulido’s vehicle crossed over the southbound lane, traversed onto the dirt sh9oulder and struck several rocks along the shoulde4. He struck a large boulder which caused his vehicle to rollover and came to rest on the dirt shoulder facing an easterly direction. As a result of the collision Pulido was trapped in his vehicle. Ventura County Fire Personnel responded ot he scene and extricated Pulido from his vehicle. He was transported to Ventura County Medical Center for his injuries, a broken arm and head trauma. Pulido was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. The collision is still under investigation by the California Highway patrols Moorpark Area Office. Any possible witnesses are encouraged to contact the Moorpark CHP office at (805) 553-0800.