Driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, an Auto Fire broke out in Southern California in Ventura County, threatening parts of Oxnard, including a beloved golf course. Fire crews acted quickly and decisively, managing to halt the fire's rapid spread despite challenging conditions.
The Ventura County Fire Department reported that the blaze ignited around 7:15 p.m. on January 13 near the Santa Clara River, close to the intersection of Ventura Boulevard and Auto Center Drive. The flames came dangerously close to the grassy fairways of Buenaventura Golf Course and River Ridge Golf Club, sparking urgent efforts to contain the threat.
