Date Of Release: December 23, 2021
Fire Incident Number: Â 21-0109562
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Matt Brock
Incident Type: Residential structure fire
Date/Time of Incident: 12/22/2021, 11:23 pm
Incident Location: 900 blk of Seahorse Cir. Ventura, CA 93003
Cause/Origin: Accidental
Injuries Reported: None
Units Committed On-Scene: 10
Total Fire Personnel On-Scene: 26Â
Agencies Involved: Ventura City Fire, Oxnard Fire, Ventura County Fire, AMR
Narrative:
Fire units were dispatched to a reported residential structure fire. Units arrived to find a growing fire inside an occupied residence. Fire crews made an aggressive attack on the fire and thankfully prevented spread to other nearby buildings. No injuries were reported, and the three adult occupants were supported for sheltering needs by the Red Cross. The fire originated in a fireplace chimney surround from radiated heat and cause was determined to be accidental. Residents are reminded to always have a working smoke detector in any living space and to never leave any open flame such as a fire or candle unattended.
The Ventura City Fire Department wishes all community residents and visitors a safe and happy holiday season.
Ventura City Fire Department
1425 Dowell Drive, Ventura, California 93003 805-339-4300
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