'Auto Fire' breaks out in Ventura County

Ventura County crews are battling a fire that broke out in Ventura County Monday night. The "Auto Fire" was first reported around 7:15PM PT. The fire was spotted along the Santa Clara River near Ventura Boulevard and Auto Center Drive in Ventura, California. The fire comes in the wake of officials warning Angelenos to brace for this week's Santa Ana winds. The return of the strong winds will mean that fires may once again spark across parts of Southern California.

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