Breaking: Lindero Fire reported in Santa Barbara County on May 8

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First discovered: 4:03 p.m. May 8

Initial location: Santa Barbara County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Lindero

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:03 p.m. in in Santa Barbara County, California.

Lindero Fire has been burning on private land. At present, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 8, 2026 at 4:25 PM.