July 12, 2026 – Ventura County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on July 4, 2026, at approximately 11:42 p.m., Fillmore patrol deputies, along with the Fillmore Fire Department and Ventura County Fire Department, responded to a report of a fire at Fillmore High School. Patrol deputies and fire personnel quickly arrived at the location and observed construction material on fire. The construction material was being stored in a campus parking lot and did not pose a threat to any structures at the school.

Fire fighters quickly deployed hose lines and spent several hours battling the fire, successfully bringing the fire under control.  As a result, the fire caused approximately $120,000 in damage.  The cause of the fire is still being investigated. Any person with information regarding the fire is encouraged to contact detectives and utilize the link or QR code provided below to download and submit any video footage of the incident.

https://venturasheriffca.evidence.com/axon/community-request/public/26-86208.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind the public to report suspicious behavior by calling Ventura County Sheriff’s Communications Center at (805) 654-9511 or 911 for any emergencies.  When reporting suspicious behavior, please be a great witness and provide as much detail as possible.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office and Fillmore Police Department are committed to increasing and strengthening community partnerships and utilizing technologies and evidence-based practices to enhance collaborative efforts at reducing crime and improving public safety of all residents by continued community partnerships. Join us in the fight on crime by following us on “X” @VENTURASHERIFF, Facebook, Instagram @VCSHERIFF, and with Nixle by texting your zip code to 888777 to receive local law enforcement and public safety alerts and advisories.

Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to a $1,000 reward for information, which leads to arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime.  The caller may remain anonymous.  The call is not recorded.  Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).

Source: Ventura County Sheriff’s Office