Hot Weather, Winds Hamper Santa Lucia Firefighting Efforts Near Lompoc
Full control of the 35-acre blaze is estimated for Sunday night, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department
Firefighters work to contain and control the Santa Lucia Fire burning near Lompoc. (Mike Eliason / Santa Barbara County Fire Department photo) By Janene Scully, Noozhawk North County Editor | @JaneneScully
July 10, 2021
| 5:33 p.m.
Hot weather and pesky winds plagued firefighters and delayed their estimates for containment and control of the 35-acre Santa Lucia Fire near Lompoc.
Crews from multiple agencies were dispatched at about 1:40 p.m. Friday to the vegetation fire that was reported in the area of Santa Lucia Canyon Road and Klein Boulevard near the Lompoc Federal Correctional Complex and Vandenberg Village, according to Mike Eliason, spokesman for the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.
Evacuations Lifted as Firefighters Reach 50% Containment for Vegetation Fire Near Vandenberg Village
Santa Lucia Fire charred about 35 acres and threatened homes in the neighborhood, according to the County Fire Department
Firefighters reached 50% containment on the 35-acre Santa Lucia Fire Friday afternoon and evacuation orders were lifted for the area. (Mike Eliason / Santa Barbara County Fire Department photo) By Tom Bolton, Noozhawk Executive Editor | @tombol | UPDATED 5:35 p.m.
July 9, 2021
| 2:04 p.m.
Evacuation orders were lifted Friday afternoon as firefighters from multiple agencies reached 50% containment on a wildfire burning near the Lompoc Federal Prison Complex and Vandenberg Village.
Crews were dispatched at about 1:40 p.m. to the vegetation fire that was reported in the area of Santa Lucia Canyon Road and Klein Boulevard. Air tankers and helicopters were also called to the scene.
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