A brush fire nearly spiraled out of control last week right next to the Moorpark Country Club, triggering a massive emergency response.
Firefighters rushed to Championship Drive after flames broke out dangerously close to high-tension power lines.
What started as a small 50x50 spot quickly threatened to explode in the surrounding light and medium brush.
The Ventura County Fire Department (VCFD) launched an all-out war to contain the blaze before it could reach nearby luxury estates.
The response included 60 firefighters, water tenders, hand crews, and a Firehawk helicopter hitting the flames from the sky.
Ground crews and aerial support managed to halt the forward progress at just 1.1 acres, successfully saving all nearby homes from damage.
Crews remained on the scene for several hours mopping up hotspots to ensure the neighborhood stayed safe from reignition.
While the fire was snuffed out with no injuries reported, the official cause of the spark is still under investigation by fire marshals.
Residents are now questioning if this early activity is a sign of a brutal and volatile fire season ahead for the Moorpark area.
With local vegetation drying out faster than usual this April, officials are urging homeowners to maintain their defensible space immediately.