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Heard on: Santa Barbara County Fire District · 1/17/2026 08:16 AM
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Battalion Seventeen, Engine Thirty Four Seventy.
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Go ahead for IC.
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Fire crews investigate smoke report near Highway 166

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible smoke or fire incident near Highway 166 and Tepusquet Road in California. Responders experienced some access difficulties while investigating. They made contact with nearby workers, who confirmed that no burning was occurring and no smoke was observed. The scene was determined to have no active fire.

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CA-166 & Tepusquet Rd, California 93454
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