First discovered: 1:20 p.m. Jan. 15 A new wildfire was reported today at 1:20 p.m. in Ventura County. Liberty Fire has been burning on private land. At present, there is no available information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Although the National Weather Service downgraded the severity of its forecast on Tuesday, forecasters expect higher wind gusts on Wednesday that could lead to “explosive fire growth.”

Firefighters say winds between 20 and 30 mph were blowing through the area as they attempted to quell the flames burning in the Santa Clara Riverbed.

A fire broke out in Ventura County on Monday near the Santa Clara River. The fire, named the Auto Fire, coincides with warnings about Santa Ana winds, which could lead to more fires in Southern California. VENTURA COUNTY, Calif. - Crews have stopped forward progress on a fire that broke out in Ventura County on Monday.

Fire crews are working to contain the Auto Fire, which broke out in Southern California’s Ventura County on Monday. According to the Ventura County Fire Department, the blaze is at 0% containment and has scorched 56 acres, but firefighters have halted its forward progress.

Fires fanned by strong winds have erupted in Ventura County, California. Firefighters, including teams from the Ventura County Fire Department, Oxnard Fire Department, and Ventura Fire Department, responded to the scene.

A new fire stopped drivers in Ventura County Monday night, as at least three major wildfires in Los Angeles County continue to burn. Watch this video for the latest.