Fire is about four air miles from Rancho Del Cielo. A lot of it hasn't burned since 1955, a lot of fuel there.
It's fairly windy here today in Santa Maria, temperature is 81 right now - this fire is going to be serious trouble.
BREAKING NEWS: Brushfire Continues to Threaten Structures in Santa Barbara County...Highway 101 Closed until At Least Monday...Rail Traffic Canceled Indefinitely
More than 6,500 acres are burning on both sides of highway 101, near Gaviota State Beach.
Southbound and Northbound 101 will be closed until Monday, at the earliest.
CHP says to use Highway 154 as an alternate, but expect long delays.
All train traffic coming through the area has been canceled after a train trestle burned down in Miraposa Canyon.
Officials say it will take several months to replace the trestle.
Fire officials have evacuated both Hollister Ranch and Gaviota State Beach.
Officials tell Key News fires are burning on the Shell oil refinery grounds as well.
The refinery is shut down while crews try to protect the structures.
Key News will have updates at the top of every hour and a Special Report at 5:00 p.m. tonight.
Jun 6, 2004, 12:00:00