Ballard Fire initially started 3:21 p.m. July 5 in Santa Barbara County, California. It has been burning on private land for ...

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:21 p.m. in Santa Barbara County, California. Ballard Fire has been burning on private ...

UPDATE (9:00 p.m.) Fire officials say the Ballard Fire is 50% contained. 37 acres have burned since Tuesday afternoon. Officials expect full containment by 8:00 a.m. Wednesday.

Fire type: Wildfire. Fire name: Ballard. Ballard Fire initially started 3:21 p.m. July 5 in Santa Barbara County, California. It has been burning on private land for two days.