Lompoc firefighters help Southern California firefighters on frontlines of Bautista Fire

Firefighters from the Central Coast responded to a wildfire in Southern California Tuesday.

The Lompoc Fire Department tweeted Tuesday morning that an engine from the city’s fire department was assigned to a strike team to respond to the Bautista Fire burning in the San Bernardino National Forest.

Lompoc City Engine 310 is assigned to a strike team on the Bautista Fire in San Bernardino County. Crews continue mop-up operations as heat and winds continue in the area. pic.twitter.com/O2k1nez30c

— Lompoc City Fire (@LompocCityFire) September 17, 2019

As of last update, the fire had burned 163 acres. Containment grew to 85 percent as of Tuesday morning, but firefighters were still investigating the cause of the fire.

#BautistaFire update :

– With minimal overnight threats to the line, containment has increased to 85%
– Personnel will keep working today, after which demobilization will begin for many
– The cause remains under investigation pic.twitter.com/8URk4cClhA

— San Bernardino National Forest (@SanBernardinoNF) September 17, 2019

The Lompoc Fire Department said mop-up operations were ongoing due to the hot and windy conditions in the area.