Maria Fire initially started 3:22 p.m. June 16 in Ventura County. Since its discovery 15 hours ago, it has burned 60 acres. As of Tuesday morning, 50% of the fire was brought under containment by a fire crew of 20. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.

A brush fire broke out Monday afternoon in the city of Santa Paula, Ventura County, fire officials announced. The flames were being fanned by onshore winds as the blaze some 20 acres in the Santa Clara River bottom.

The Howe fire near Torrey Canyon and East Guiberson roads, just south of Piru and the Santa Clara River, has grown overnight to 34 acres with zero containment. About 18 miles west, the larger Maria fire is at 60 acres,