Breaking: Foothill Fire reported in Santa Barbara County on May 19

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First discovered: 4:03 p.m. May 19

Initial location: Santa Barbara County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Foothill

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:03 p.m. at in Santa Barbara County, California.

Foothill Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. There is currently no information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 19, 2026 at 4:47 PM.