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Fire crews make big gains against Southern California blaze

More than 1,600 firefighters battling the blaze in the Santa Ynez Mountains west of Santa Barbara on land and by air were able to stop its forward growth.
Credit: AP
An air tanker drops retardant on a wildfire Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Goleta, Calif. A wildfire raging through Southern California coastal mountains threatened ranches and rural homes and kept a major highway shut down Wednesday as the fire-scarred state faced a new round of dry winds that raise risk of flames. The Alisal Fire covered more than 22 square miles (57 square kilometers) in the Santa Ynez Mountains west of Santa Barbara. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Officials say fire crews made significant progress overnight against a wildfire burning for nearly a week in Southern California coastal mountains. 

More than 1,600 firefighters battling the blaze in the Santa Ynez Mountains west of Santa Barbara on land and by air were able to stop its forward growth.

Federal officials said Sunday the blaze was 78% contained. 

The Alisal Fire started last Monday and has scorched nearly 27 square miles. It is threatening about 400 structures. 

On Sunday, few hot spots remained, and officials say fire crews were focused on increasing containment.

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