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The Santa Barbara County Fire Department is reporting that a new vegetation/grass fire, the Olive Fire, that started near the intersection of Highways 246 and 154 at approx. 3:00pm this afternoon. The fire has crossed over Hwy 246 and is burning south of the highway.

Hwy 246 is being closed at Meadowdale Rd and Hwy 154 is being closed at Armor Ranch Road. Four tankers and four helicopters are being ordered.

Currently the grass fire is 170 acres and threatening approx. 50 homes.

Strong NE winds…Multiple aircraft and engines are being diverted from the USFS WHITE Fire to assist.

Sheriffs Department is conducting an evacuation of the threatened homes.

OEM will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates when they become available.