By Raiza Giorgi

publisher@santaynezvalleystar.com

Santa Barbara County Fire is assisting the Los Padres Forest Service as a vegetation fire broke out Monday afternoon around 5 p.m., according to Mike Eliason, SBC Fire. 

The Red Fire is reported about 2 – 3 acres near the Red Rock campgrounds off Paradise Road. The current temperatures are in the mid 90’s and a wind speed of 5 – 12 mph and 21 percent relative humidity, Eliason stated. 

Fire Cpt. Daniel Bertucelli stated forward progress of the fire is expected soon. Several crews including dozers and air attack.

This is a developing story, check back for details.