The Howe fire, the larger blaze, had blackened about 40 acres Monday night and was burning in steep terrain south of Piru around the Santa Clara River. Crews battle 2 blazes in Ventura County amid ...

Howe Fire initially started 6:19 p.m. June 16 in Ventura County, California. After being active for two days, it has burned 44 acres. By Wednesday evening, a crew of four firefighters has achieved ...

The Howe Fire is seen burning in Ventura County on June 16, 2025. (Alert California) VCFD said the Maria Fire was declared contained just before 7 p.m., estimated to be about 15 acres.

The Howe fire, the larger blaze, had blackened about 40 acres and was burning in steep terrain south of the unincorporated town of Piru in the area around the Santa Clara River.

Howe Fire initially started 6:19 p.m. June 16 in Ventura County, California. After being active for 37 hours, it has burned 44 acres. By Wednesday morning, a crew of four firefighters has achieved ...

The Howe fire was first reported at about 6:20 p.m. Monday near Torrey Canyon and East Guiberson roads, south of the river. Mild winds were expected to send smoke to the east, county officials said .

As of 7 p.m., the newly dubbed Howe Fire was estimated to be about 40 acres, according to Ventura County Fire, and was burning in steep terrain south of the community of Piru.

Fire name: Howe Fire. Howe Fire initially started 6:19 p.m. June 16 in Ventura County. Since its discovery 12 hours ago, it has burned 38.3 acres. A crew of 95 firefighters is working on site.