A brush fire burning since Saturday in Santa Barbara County is getting closer to containment. Firefighters say the 12,000 acre blaze on Vandenberg Air Force Base is now up to 70% containment.
The more than 1100 firefighters were able to take advantage of cooler weather, and a lingering marine layer which slowed the spread of the fire. Firefighters are concerned about strong, gusty wind in the forecast for Thursday.
Base officials say there was some damage to Union Pacific rail lines running through the base, but Amtrak service has been able to resume.