UPDATE (12:47 p.m.) – According to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, three vehicles were involved in the crash, and two people were taken to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital with moderate to major injuries.
The brush fire is estimated to be about 1/2-acre with a slow rate of spread. Firefighters are actively working to contain the fire.
Officials say Highway 154 near Paradise Road is expected to remain closed in both directions for the next hour. Travelers may take Highway 101 as a detour.___…