Forward progress stopped on 110-acre fire near Buellton, evacuations lifted
A fast-moving vegetation fire scorched an estimated 110 acres Friday afternoon near Buellton.
The blaze threatened structures and prompted temporary evacuation warnings in the Bobcat Springs neighborhood near Highway 246, officials said.
Crews stopped forward progress on the fire and reached 35 percent containment by 6 p.m., according to Santa Barbara County Fire Capt. Dave Zaniboni. All evacuation warnings were lifted.
Firefighters first responded to the scene about 2:15 p.m.
Shortly after 3 p.m., the blaze was reported to be 50 acres and growing rapidly, with flames headed in a northeast direction toward Bobcat Springs Road, said Santa Barbara County Fire Department spokesman Mike Eliason.
Flames were spotted over Bobcat Springs Road in some locations, Eliason said, and at least one residence was evacuated.
In addition to fire engines, a water tender and a bulldozer, firefighters requested aircraft to help battle the blaze from above.
This story was originally published July 20, 2018 at 4:01 PM.