Voices of the Evacuated
UPDATED CONTINUOUSLY: Accounts from witnesses and people most affected by the Tea Fire.
Year: 2008
Tea Fire Press Conference Brief
Update on fire perimeter, evacuations; full story to follow.
Red Cross Shelter Houses 210
The shelter’s manager said that 210 people stayed at the shelter.
Tea Fire Morning Update
Officials expressed optimism that calm winds will prevail, but about 100 homes have already been destroyed.
Firefighters Say: Stop Using Your Water
Morning winds die down, giving crews a chance to battle the blaze.
Veterans’ Day Event Raises Money for Soldiers
Honoring service members who lost their lives, a commemorative run at Vandenberg Air Force Base also raised money for returning veterans.
UCSB’s Ocean Road Project Raises Concerns
Amid rising pressure to house students, UCSB officials look for ways to expedite the process.
Evacuation Information Update
County encouraging residents in evacuation warning areas to leave before it becomes mandatory.
Tea Fire Expands Dramatically
Tea Fire begins to consume homes at an alarming rate with more than 100 homes lost.
County Update on Tea Fire
County emergency services press release update.
