Fire Crews Contain Blaze at Apartment Complex in Port Hueneme, No Injuries Reported

Fire crews from multiple agencies responded to a fire at an apartment complex in Port Hueneme on October 30, 2025, the Ventura County Fire Department posted on social media.

The Ventura County Fire Department, along with Oxnard Fire, Federal Fire Ventura County, and Port Hueneme Police Department, reached the site to find a heavy fire in one unit of a two-story apartment complex in the 400 Block of East Clara Street. 

Firefighters launched an aggressive attack to control the blaze. A primary search of the affected apartments confirmed that all residents had evacuated safely, the Ventura County Fire Department said.

VCFD along with Oxnard Fire, Federal Fire Ventura County and Port Hueneme PD responded to a working structure fire in the 400 Block of East Clara Street in Port Hueneme. Firefighters encountered heavy fire from one unit of a 2-story apartment complex and immediately began an… pic.twitter.com/BLmi9wrmeE

— VCFD PIO (@VCFD_PIO) October 30, 2025

The fire was contained to a single unit in the complex. 

The blaze, however, displaced four residents and damaged an adjacent unit of the apartment complex. No civilians or firefighters were injured. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation, the fire department added. 

How to Prevent Home Fires

Heat and smoke from a fire can be more dangerous than the fire itself. Every year, more than 2,500 people die in home fires in the U.S., according to the University of Colorado Boulder. 

Fires spread quickly and can become life-threatening in two minutes. In five minutes, an entire home can get engulfed in flames. 

Once a fire starts at a home, residents may have as little as two minutes to evacuate, according to the American Red Cross. Early warning from a working smoke alarm and a fire escape plan that has been regularly practiced can help save lives. 

The American Red Cross suggests the following tips for fire safety: 

• Install smoke alarms on every level of the house, including inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas.
• Smoke alarms should be tested every month. Batteries should be changed if the alarms are not working. 
• Draw out a practical fire escape plan and practice it twice a year. Identify two ways out of every room to escape a fire. 
• If someone in the household uses a wheelchair, ensure there are exits from the home that are wheelchair accessible. If an individual uses an electric wheelchair or scooter, have a manual wheelchair for backup. 
• Prepare an emergency kit for all family members and pets, if any. 
• If a fire breaks out inside the house, immediately rush out and call for help. Do not return indoors to get anything. 
• Make an evacuation plan for pets. Many shelters and hotels may not accept animals other than service animals. 
• Ensure your home is insured as per the property and disaster coverage needs.