Brush fire stops traffic on Hwy 101 in Santa Margarita

A vegetation fire burning near Santa Margarita is impacting traffic on Highway 101, according to the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department.

The agency reports that the fire began around 3 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon at the Highway 58 and Highway 101 split.

ALERTCalifornia cameras show the fire burning through vegetation on the right shoulder of southbound Highway 101.

Fire officials say several resources are being sent to the scene, including air attack, fire engines, and water tenders.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reports that traffic is stopped on southbound Highway 101 from the Highway 58 split to the end of Powerline Road.

As of 3:25 p.m., the also shows slowed traffic on northbound Highway 101.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.