Incident Update Howe Fire
- Date:
- 06/17/2025
- Time:
- 8:09 AM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Howe Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2025-06-16
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- TORREY RD & E GUIBERSON RD, PIRU, CA
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Ventura
- Administration Unit
- SLU
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 34
- Containment
- 0%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
The fire is 34 acres with 0% containment. Updated acreage is due to improved mapping of the fire perimeter. Evacuation warnings for Howe - Zone 1 remain in effect, and Guiberson Road east of Torrey road remains closed. Firefighters have dozer and hand line around the fire perimeter, and will work through the day to identify and mop up hot spots. Approximately 150 firefighters remain assigned to the incident. For the latest updates on evacuation and road closures, please visit vcemergency.com
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Warnings
- HOWE – ZONE 1, extending south from E. Guiberson Rd between Smith Canyon Rd. and Eureka Canyon Rd.
Road Closures
- Torrey Road - South from Hwy126 to East Guiberson Road
- E. Guiberson Road - Torrey Canyon East to Eureka Canyon
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 13
- Water Tenders
- 1
- Helicopters
- 0
- Dozers
- 0
- Hand Crews
- 5
- Other
- 13
- Total Personnel
- 152