Incident Update Howe Fire
- Date:
- 06/16/2025
- Time:
- 8:22 PM
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
- 40
- Containment
- 0%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
A vegetation fire is burning in steep terrain south of the community of Piru and the Santa Clara River. The fire is estimated at approximately 40 acres. A second alarm has been requested, along with air tankers and additional helicopters.
High-tension power lines are in the area. A total of 140 firefighters are on scene or en route
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 14
- Water Tenders
- 1
- Helicopters
- 3
- Dozers
- 2
- Hand Crews
- 1
- Other
- 14
- Total Personnel
- 120