Yesterday and Today
- The 1928 Fire Season
- In unincorporated Ventura County:
- Fires: 37 - including six structures and 2,820 acres of vegetation.
- Budget: $20,000
- The 2009 Fire Year
- Responses: +32,000 - including +1,300 fires, +22,700 emergency medical service, +2,600 rescues.
- Budget: $138 million.
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