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UPDATE: Fire contained on Quail Run Ranch on Maricopa Highway; Highway 33 reopened
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- Published: Friday, 18 June 2021 18:26
Ojai Valley News photo by Ally Mills
Firefighters climb a hill to put out the fire.
Firefighters responded to a vegetation fire at Quail Run Ranch in the 3000 block ofn Maricopa Highway at 6:12 p.m. Friday, June 18. Highway 33 was closed, but was reported to have reopened as of 9:30 p.m.
The fire was initially reported to be a half acre, moving uphill toward a lemon orchard. As of 8:50 p.m., the firefighters had the fire under control.
Firefighters said their early priority was that the fire not get into the canyon on the left side from the road.
A nearby resident said the fire broke out at multiple locations on the ranch. After receiving calls about someone intentionally starting the fires, Ojai sheriff's deputies were looking for a possible suspect, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's Office and witnesses at the scene of the fire.
Ojai Valley News photo by Laura Rearwin Ward
Photo of fire on Maricopa Highway.
Ojai Valley News photo by Ally Mills
Ojai Valley News photo by Laura Rearwin Ward
Firefighters head to the site of the fire.
Ojai Valley News photo by Laura Rearwin Ward
Firefighters use hand tools on a steep hillside to put out the fire.
Photo by Mike Cromer
Firefighters douse the fire.
PulsePoint graphic showing location of fire reported about 6:15 p.m. on Friday, June 18