Lessons Learned from tragic South Canyon Fire. A group of 13 VCFD chiefs, captains, engineers and firefighters traveled to Glenwood Springs, CO, last week. Their mission was to walk in the footsteps of firefighters who were on Storm King Mountain June 6, 1994, when a tragic fire killed 14 firefighters. Their objective: gain deeper insight into fire ground decision making on a historical event in order to learn for the future. | Ventura County Fire Department

South Canyon Staff Ride. Staff rides were developed by the military. Students walk the same steps as those involved in a significant battle to better understand the human factors that lead to the outcome. Here, Captain Greg Taylor talks about the value of the experience from "Zero Point", the point marking the line between survival and death on the South Canyon Fire. | Ventura County Fire Department

A popular spot for taking in panoramic vistas of the Northwoods is reopening after two years, just in time for the summer tourism season. Tonight on FOX 11 News at Five, Eric Peterson will show you some of the views from the top of the Mountain Fire Tower. | WLUK-TV FOX 11