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Lesser Fire Ignites Near Newbury Park High School, Quickly Contained

29 May 2026 09:55

A vegetation fire near Newbury Park High School in Thousand Oaks was quickly contained by firefighters on May 29. - The Lesser Fire ignited around 8:51 a.m.

near Lesser Drive. - It burned about half an acre of brush.

- Evacuation orders for nearby homes were downgraded to warnings. - No injuries or damage were reported.

The fire was stopped by 9:20 a.m. as crews established a wet line.

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