Wildfire
Tank Fire Rips Through University Reserve
Impacts on the Coastal Habitats Could Be Major
Fire at Coal Oil Point erupts in dramatic fashion but no homes threatened; impact could be felt for years. Read story.
Miguelito Fire Briefly Threatens Lompoc Residents
Season’s First Wildfire Tests Firefighters' Skills
Wildfire in Lompoc threatens homes, causes evacuation, and is hit hard by firefighting forces. Read story.
Vegetation Fire Burning Near Lompoc
UPDATE: 500-700 Acres and Growing; Winds Now Pushing It Toward Highway 1
UPDATE: Evacuations lifted in Lompoc as firefighters get upper hand on Miguelito Fire. Read story.
Fire Captain Creates Emergency Notification App
Response Deck a Major Tool for Santa Barbara Engine Crews and Area Residents
Response Deck is a major tool for Santa Barbara engine crews and area residents. Read story.
On the Safety of Firefighters
Real Time Danger During the Jesusita Blaze and Human Lives vs. Expensive Homes
Real time danger during the Jesusita blaze and human lives vs. expensive homes. Read story.
Living With Fire
USGS Video on Southern California's Unique Ecology
USGS 30-minute video on Southern California's unique ecology. Read story.
Jesusita Fire Settlement Reached
Stihl Agrees to Confidential Payout for 60 Homeowners
The Stihl Corporation agrees to a confidential payout for 60 homeowners. Read story.
Vehicle Starts One-Acre Fire near Figueroa Mountain
Driver’s Catalytic Converter Ignites Dry Grass
Party guest puts wedding at the Farmhouse on hold for an hour. Read story.
White Fire Blackens Backcountry
A Personal Report and Collection of Stats from the Wildland Blaze
A Personal Report and Collection of Stats from the Wildland Blaze Read story.
Firefighters Gain Ground on White Fire
Relief from Winds Pushes Aerial Attack into High Gear
New jet assists in closing off last edge of the White Fire. Read story.
White Fire Threatens Santa Ynez Recreation Area
Charcoals Thrown on Dry Grass May Have Started the Fire
White Fire may have been started by a careless camper who threw hot charcoals out on the grass. Read story.
TV Hill Fire Knocked Down Quickly
Potentially dangerous fire near TV Hill is doused thanks to quick response by City Fire. Read story.
Fire Near TV Hill
Firefighters getting quick hold on fire that's visible across Santa Barbara. Read story.
Tea Fire Homeowners Owed $420,000
Judge Orders City to Pay Legal Costs and Consultants' Fees
Judge orders city to pay legal costs and consultants' fees. Read story.
Fire Near Painted Cave
Wildfire Threatening Structures, Affecting Morning Traffic on Highway 154
UPDATED, NOON.: Lookout Fire is on the ropes, but firefighters work fast to beat afternoon winds. Read story.
