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Small fire breaks out off Hwy 101 near El Capitan State Beach

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A small vegetation fire broke out off Highway 101 south of El Capitan State Beach in Santa Barbara County late Thursday afternoon.

It was reported shortly before 4:30 p.m. on the northbound side of the highway.

According to the California Highway Patrol, one northbound lane was blocked.

A UC San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia camera showed minimal smoke in the area as of 5 p.m.