Update by edhat staff<\/p>\n
Firefighters are responding to a growing brush fire off Tepusquet Road east of Santa Maria.<\/p>\n
At 12:29 p.m., crews from the Santa Barbara County Department, Los Padres National Forest, Santa Maria, Cal Fire, and Air Support responded to the 700 block of Tepusquet Road, east of Blazing Saddle.<\/p>\n
Now called the Blaze Fire reportedly started at 3-4 acres on a ridge with a moderate rate of spread.<\/p>\n
CalFire and County Air Support are responding with a fixed-wing aircraft, helicopter, and air tanker. Smoke can be seen from up to a half-mile away.<\/p>\n
At 2:30 p.m., the Santa Barbara County Fire Department reported the fire is holding at 5 to 6 acres with another helicopter ordered in to help. The fixed-wing air tanker was released.<\/p>\n
At 3:30 p.m., the County Fire Department announced the forward progress of the fire had been halted with a total of 4.5 acres. Firefighters continue working in the rugged terrain to contain the fire with a hose around the fires edge.<\/p>\n
The cause is under investigation.<\/p>\n
#BlazeFire: Vegetation Fire Updated: Fire still reported at approximately 5-6 acres and holding. One additional type 1 helicopter ordered. Fixed wing air tanker 75 released, tanker 107 being held at Inc. Fire cause under investigation. pic.twitter.com\/GfsDnOwHJH<\/p>\n
Scott Safechuck (@SBCFireInfo) July 24, 2022<\/p>\n
Reported by Tagdes<\/p>\n
Vegetation Fire 750 Tepusquet Rd. Santa Maria. County and LP responding.<\/p>\n
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