The Thomas Fire Strikes Back
Insight and analysis on the beast that still breathes despite Saturday’s epic firefight in the Montecito foothills.
Keith Hamm
Recent Stories
‘Worst Day Yet’ on the Thomas Fire as Firefight Continues in Montecito
Big winds early forced the evacuation of 16,000 across Montecito and Santa Barbara.
Thomas Fire Friday Morning Update: Slow Growth Overnight but Bad Winds on the Way
Forecasted winds arriving tonight will put new fuel breaks to the test above Montecito.
When Evacuation Orders Go Wrong
Behind the 2:19 a.m. alert that freaked out Santa Barbara County during the Thomas Fire
Closing Schools and Moving Finals Due to Thomas Fire
A look at our education system’s response to the wildfire
Saturday Morning Brings Greater Containment and Fewer Evacuations Around the Thomas Fire
Some evacuations have been lifted in Carpinteria; containment is up to 15 percent.
Evacuations from Carpinteria to Toro Canyon as Thomas Fire Grows to 115,000 Acres
Evacuation warnings and orders were clarified at the Thursday evening press conference.
An In-Depth Look at the Thomas Fire as It Rages Westward
Driven by strong winds, the wildfire is racing toward La Conchita as statewide resources respond to the blaze.
A State Street Pop-Up for Santa Barbara Artisans
Downtown storefront features handcrafted wares without all the packaging.
Big Saturday at Surf Happens
Longtime surf school opens a new shop headquarters on Santa Claus Lane.
