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UPDATE (6:41 p.m.): Officials say forward progress on the fire has stopped. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
According to officials, Highway 1 is closed in both directions between Black Road and Clarke Avenue. Drivers are advised to look for an alternate route. It’s unknown when the roads will reopen again.
Crews with the Santa Barbara County Fire Department are responding to a 2-acre vegetation fire located near West Clark Avenue and Highway 1 in Orcutt. Officials say crews are on scene working to put out the fire.
Drivers are encouraged to be careful in the area and expect possible delays.