Fire teams successfully knocked down fire at industrial building on Calle Bolero Wednesday
KEYT News Channel 3-12
May 13, 2026
It’s always a relief to hear a “good news” fire story, and Wednesday’s incident on Calle Bolero is just that. According to KEYT News Channel 3-12, crews knocked down a blaze at an industrial building in Camarillo that started in a piece of equipment and spread into the ventilation system. Thankfully, everyone on site got out safely, and firefighters kept the damage contained.
For those of us in Santa Barbara, this hits close to home. We share the same dry conditions and industrial corridors—from the Funk Zone to Goleta’s Hollister Avenue—where a small spark can turn serious fast. This incident is a quiet reminder to thank our local fire teams and to check in with our own workplaces about evacuation plans. A safe outcome like this is always worth celebrating, especially when it means everyone goes home at the end of the day.
This summary was written by AI based on the original article from KEYT News Channel 3-12.
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