Rancho Wildland Fire 100% contained

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Tuesday, July 3, 6:00 p.m.
The Rancho fire was declared fully contained today at 6:00 p.m., after having burned 482 acres since it started on Saturday, June 30, at 5:56 p.m. Steep terrain, wind, and hot dry weather were all challenges that fire fighters faced, as they battled the blaze. No structures were damaged or lost, and no injuries were reported.

127 individuals remain assigned, who will continue to monitor and patrol the fire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but is believed to have been either human or mechanically caused.

Anonymous tip hotline: Citizens can submit anonymous tips regarding wildfire starts to sbsheriff.org. Tips can also be submitted by phone to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Detective Bureau at 805-681-4150.