Safety Concerns Raised Over Fire on Range Land

Lompoc, California Firefighters are reportedly taking extra precautions as they fight a fire on Vandenberg AFB due to concerns over UXO in the area. The Bear Creek fire which has scorched nearly 1,300 acres is almost complete extinguished. Officials reported that the fire was caused by an arching power line last Thursday afternoon.

At one time, over 150 firefighters with the Vandenberg Fire Department, Santa Barbara Co. Fire Department, Lompoc City Fire Deparment, the US Forest Service and Ventura County Fire Department were involved in the effort. No injuries were reported.