The Thomas Fire and the Rise of Massive Wildfires
The Thomas Fire is just the latest megafire, which spark renewed interest in prescribed burns.
Author: Nick Welsh
Riding Along with Chief Pat McElroy, Surveying the Thomas Fire Damage
The retiring City of Santa Barbara fire chief takes us for a ride.
Yule Dogs Roasting on the Thomas Fire
The Poodle thanks all the firefighters who worked to contain the Thomas Fire.
Firefighters Urge Patience as the Battle Against the Thomas Fire Continues
Just one more day, they say, with winds expected to kick up this afternoon.
Santa Barbara Dodges the Massive Thomas Fire Bullet … For Now
Hundreds were threatened, but only 14 homes were lost or damaged in the Saturday firefight.
City Tackles Ashy Downtown Economic Struggle
Offers extended free parking and clean sidewalks to get shoppers downtown while fire rages.
Firefighters Go Mano a Mano with Thomas at San Ysidro Creek
Helicopters have success bombarding western flank; firefighter dies on eastern edge.
Downtown Parking Lots Offer Free Parking During the Thomas Fire
City Hall had concerns over attendants and lost business for downtown merchants.
How the Thomas Fire Quickly Became the Fourth Largest Wildfire to Burn in California
The Thomas Fire burns 242,500 acres across Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
Fighting Fire with Fire to Stop the Thomas Fire
Incident Command announces an aggressive contingency plan to launch firing operation against Thomas.
