A wildfire in the Los Padres National Forest in Ventura County has passed the 2,000 acre mark in size, but firefighters continue to move forward towards containment.
The Pine Fire is now 18% contained. The blaze started last Thursday in a remote wilderness area about 11 miles northeast of Ojai. The area is so rugged that some firefighters had to be airlifted into the area. Helicopters have played a key role in efforts to contain the blaze.
No structures have been destroyed. Several trails and campgrounds have been closed as a result of the fire, but there are no mandatory evacuations. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
