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Wildfire burns in Santa Barbara County

Ty Charlton with the Rio Bravo Hotshots firefighting crew lights a backfire near the Upper Oso campground in the Las Padres National Forest.

Ty Charlton with the Rio Bravo Hotshots firefighting crew lights a backfire near the Upper Oso campground in the Las Padres National Forest.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

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A Santa Barbara County wildfire that broke out Monday has threatened structures, caused evacuations and could be fanned by expected strong winds.

Smoldering fire

Smoke rises from the smoldering White fire in the Los Padres National Forest.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Fire crew

Rio Bravo Hotshots walk through the Upper Oso camping area in the Los Padres National forest.   (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Santa Barbara County wildfire

The pump house at the Los Prietos Ranger Station was significantly damaged by the White fire.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Santa Barbara County wildfire

A service area as well as a vehicle at the Los Prietos Ranger Station was damaged by the White fire.   (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

Santa Barbara County wildfire

The burned-out service area and vehicle at the Los Prietos Ranger Station.  (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times)

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