Hollister Fire Near Solvang Burns For Second Day; Blaze 40 Percent Contained

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The 'Hollister Fire' near Solvang was 40% contained Saturday evening as crews continued to battle the blaze via ground units and water-dropping aircraft.

Crews from both Cal Fire and Santa Barbara County Fire Department were engaged with a vegetation fire near Solvang Saturday afternoon.As of 6:45 p.m. Sunday., the flames were 40% contained and had engulfed nearly 100 acres of brush, as high-powered winds continued to assist the forward progress of the fire.

The National Weather service issued a wind advisory for the area that is expected to last through 3 a.m. on Monday. Fire officials estimate that the flames could eventually grow to overtake anywhere between 500 and 1,000 acres.

 

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