SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Fire crews are investigating the cause of a brush fire that sparked off Highway 101, just north of Clark Ave at about 4 Friday afternoon.
Santa Barbara County Fire says a boat trailer wheel that burst may be to blame for sparking the flames.
Fire crews along with a helicopter were able to knock out the 3 acre blaze within minutes. Fortunately, no one was hurt and it did not affect any drivers going through the area.