Small grass fire northeast of Los Olivos sparked by inattentive welder Wednesday

LOS OLIVOS, Calif. – Fire crews responded to a grass fire started by inattentive welding near the intersection of Woodstock Road and Long Valley Road northeast of Los Olivos Wednesday.

According to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, forward progress of the flames was stopped at 12:45 p.m.

The fire started due to improper welding in the area and sparked a fire at the bottom of a hillside that ultimately burned about 2.85 acres of grass detailed the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

One structure under construction nearby was threatened during the response but was undamaged and a written warning was issued to the welder explained the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.