Brush Fire Contained on Highway 101 Near Blueberry Farm in Santa Barbara County

A section of Highway 101 Northbound was temporarily closed on Saturday after a brush fire erupted near the Blueberry Farm, resulting in traffic delays.

Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to the emergency call just north of Nojoqui Falls at approximately 3:15 p.m.

The fire, which was confined to a one-acre area, was successfully contained by 3:50 p.m. thanks to the swift action of the SBC Fire crews.

After containment, firefighting personnel remained on-site for an additional hour to manage mop-up operations, ensuring the blaze was thoroughly extinguished and to prevent any potential flare-ups…

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