The Howe fire near Torrey Canyon and East Guiberson roads has rapidly grown to 34 acres with no containment reported as of 10 a.m., while the Maria fire is at 60 acres and 60% contained. Both fires erupted Monday, leading to evacuation warnings in affected areas. Approximately 152 firefighters are actively battling the Howe fire, facing challenging terrain and warm, dry weather. Fire suppression efforts include air tankers and ground crews aiming to control the blaze and prevent further spread, with some success in limiting expansion to less than 40 acres.
Nearly 100 acres of Ventura County lands have burned due to two fires that began Monday, with the larger blaze nearly under control but the smaller growing with no containment in sight.
Firefighters have positioned a dozer and hand line around the fire perimeter, and are planning to work through the day to identify and mop up hot spots, according to the Ventura County Fire Department public information officer.
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