(UPDATE) – 3:14 p.m. – Forward progress has been stopped on the fire on the Harris Grade, according to Santa Barbara County Fire.
A total of 2 acres burned. The cause is under investigation.
#HarrisInc Update. Forward progress stopped at 2 acres. Resources will stay on scen until fire is fully lined and fire is mopped up.@YourFireChief @EliasonMike pic.twitter.com/jJhXjnnP5L
— Daniel Bertucelli (@SBCFireInfo) July 13, 2019
(ORIGINAL STORY) – Firefighters were working to put out a brush fire that broke out Saturday afternoon near Lompoc.
It was first reported around 12:45 p.m. along 3602 Harris Grade Road and was visible from Vandenberg Village.
Santa Barbara County Fire said the fire burned two acres at a slow rate.
Vegetation Fire, 3602 Harris Grade Rd, Lompoc. #Harrisincident C/T 1247. 2 acres burning in moderate fuels at a slow to moderate Rate. No structures threatened. No injuries. I will update as info becomes avail. Call newsline for more info.@YourFireChief @EliasonMike pic.twitter.com/cqlHDYvHJT
— Daniel Bertucelli (@SBCFireInfo) July 13, 2019
Helicopters and air tankers were making drops on the fire.
By 1:45 p.m., smoke was still visible but the fire appeared to be dying down.
No structures were threatened and no injuries were reported.
This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available.
