Santa Barbara fire explodes to 1,700 acres, closes Highway 101

Highway 101 between Goleta and Buellton is closed for a second night due to efforts to contain the Sherpa Fire, burning north of the freeway Fire officials are expecting the fire to grow overnight. They say it's because the sundowner winds have picked up, which have increased the fire activity Santa Barbara County Fire Capt. Dave Zaniboni said the fire is now 1,400 acres in size