Camarillo Fire in Ventura Country Now 80% Contained

by Amy Judd | July 14, 2010 at 08:13 am

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The Camarillo Brush Fire in Ventura County is Now 80% Contained

LA Now reports that the Camarillo fire that was threatening homes yesterday is now 80% contained and should be completely extinguished by about 6pm this evening.

The fire has burned about 68 acres according to Bill Nash, a spokesperson for the Ventura County Fire Department.

"Today is a day of damage assessment and mop-up work," Nash said.

The fire started just after 3pm on Tuesday in a homeless encampment near North Loop Drive, but it is not known if it was started deliberately.

On Wednesday, crews will work hard to restore power to homes on Ocean View Drive and all the roads are now open.

The fire threatened about 55 homes in the Highlands area on Tuesday night and residents were under voluntary evacuation orders but they can all return to their homes now.