Wildfires 2008
The Long Road to Rebuilding
Tea Fire Victims Get Help and a Little Heartbreak from the City and County
Tea Fire victims get help and a little heartbreak from the City and County of Santa Barbara. Read story.
District Attorney: Tea Fire Investigation Is Ongoing
Office Will Make No Further Statement on Matter Until Further Notice
The office said it will make no further statement on the matter until further notice. Read story.
No Rain Damage in Goleta
City Officials Report No Effects from Rain
In the wake of the Gap Fire, the City of Goleta's preparations for potential flooding appear to have paid off. Read story.
Tea Fire Flood Evacuation Order Lifted
Areas Affected by the Fire Are Now on Evacuation Warning Status as Storm Slows
Areas affected by the fire are now on evacuation warning status as storm slows. Read story.
No Excessive Flooding, Mudslides
Emergency Officials Still Watching Hillsides, Creeks, However
However, emergency officials are still keeping an eye on hillsides and creeks, as rain is expected all day. Read story.
Tea and Sympathy Continues
Aid and Charity Keep Flowing in the Wake of the Tea Fire
Aid and charity keep flowing in the wake of the Tea Fire. Read story.
Flash Flood Watch Upgraded to Warning
National Weather Service Issues Warning
Residents in warning area may have minutes until flood. Read story.
Evacuation Warning Issued for Parts of Eastside
Evacuation Order Areas Defined
The Tea Fire burn area has already been evacuated, and authorities have issued an evacuation warning for parts of the Eastside as well. Read story.
Residents Below Tea Fire Zone Warned of Flooding
City and County Alert Unburned Area of Potential Damage
Areas outside the zone of the Tea Fire are warned of possible flooding; residents are alerted but not ordered to evacuate Read story.
Call Center Activated for Rain Questions
Answers about evacuation orders due to potential floods and mudslides in Tea Fire burn area. Read story.
Rain-Related Evacuations Begin
Residents of Tea Fire Burn Area Advised to Leave Their Homes
Residents of the Tea Fire burn area are being advised to leave their homes. Read story.
Rain-Related Evacuation Almost Certain
Which Homes and What Areas, However, Yet to Be Determined
Which homes and what areas, however, has yet to be determined. Read story.
Burned and Unsure
Insurance Options, Post-Tea Fire
A quick explanation of insurance options in the wake of the Tea Fire. Read story.
City and County Issue Evacuation Warning
Officials Concerned About Rain in Tea Fire Burn Area
With rains coming, city and county officials are asking residents in the Tea Fire burn area and below to prepare for evacuation. Read story.
National Weather Service Issues Flash Flood Watch
Residents Advised to Prepare for Potential Emergency
Potential heavy rains on Tuesday, November 25, may cause mudflows and flash floods. Read story.
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