Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Warns Residents to ‘Keep Your Head on the Swivel’
County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig and emergency planning czar Kelly Hubbard give the Board of Supervisors a sobering earful in response to the L.A. fires.
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Thousands of L.A. Wildfire Evacuees Find Shelter, Support in Santa Barbara
Hotels are filled with people fleeing the Los Angeles fires, while community organizations jump to offer help.
Santa Barbara Fire Crews Continue to Assist in Los Angeles Wildfires
More than 35,000 acres have burned, at least 10 people have been killed, and thousands of structures destroyed in the most destructive fire in LA history.
Fact Check: Why Is Trump Blaming the L.A. Fires on Newsom’s Water Policies?
President-elect Donald Trump faulted California water policies for the devastating wildfires that are burning in Los Angeles County. The fires started because of fierce winds and extremely dry conditions.
Winds Whip Fires Across Los Angeles; Five Reported Dead
Santa Barbara County fire departments send 14 engine crews in response to call for mutual aid.
Californians Pay Billions for Power Companies’ Wildfire Prevention Efforts. Are They Cost-Effective?
After utility equipment sparked tragic wildfires, PG&E, SCE and SDG&E received state approval to collect $27 billion from ratepayers. As California electric bills soar, questions have emerged about oversight and costs.
Update: Forward Progress of Santa Lucia Fire near Lompoc Stopped, All Evacuation Warnings Lifted
Crews from Santa Barbara County Fire, Vandenberg Fire, Los Padres National Forest, and Cal Fire remain on the scene of the fire, which has burned around 130 acres.
Firefighters Stop Vegetation Fire on Carpinteria Bluffs Nature Preserve
The cause of the fire, which was reported Monday evening, is under investigation.
UC Santa Barbara, Community Environmental Council to Hold Living with Fire Summit
The day-long conference on October 23 will bring together experts on the various aspects of wildfire.
Update: Man Arrested on Suspicion of Arson for Ridge Fire Near Gaviota
Warning issued for residents near Alegria Canyon and Hollister Ranch due to vegetation fire.
