Maria Fire initially started 3:22 p.m. June 16 in Ventura County. Since its discovery 15 hours ago, it has burned 60 acres. As of Tuesday morning, 50% of the fire was brought under containment by a fire crew of 20. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.

#MariaFire – A brush fire is burning in the Santa Clara River bottom, south of the City of Santa Paula, being driven east by onshore winds. Over 130 firefighters are on scene, supported by two helicopters, with a third mutual aid helicopter requested. Crews are actively engaged… pic.twitter.com/Ie2VhctjFG

Firefighters in Ventura County were battling two brush fires Monday night. The Howe fire, the larger blaze, had blackened about 40 acres and was burning in steep terrain south of the unincorporated town of Piru in the area around the Santa Clara River. Helicopters were already at the scene, making drops on the flames.