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Air Quality Conditions Worsen in Close Proximity to the Lake Fire
Air Quality Alert in Place for Los Olivos – Air Quality Watch Continues Countywide. The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) have upgraded the Air Quality Watch to an Alert for the region in closest proximity to the Lake Fire – currently Los Olivos region. Smoke and ash from the Lake Fire is affecting air quality, and conditions could change quickly to impact a larger region of the County.
‘Lake Fire’ in California Prompts Evacuations and Threatens Neverland Ranch
A wildfire that erupted in the mountains of Santa Barbara County in Southern California has burned more than 16,000 acres, prompting an evacuation order and threatening ranches, including Michael Jackson’s former Neverland Ranch, the authorities said. The fire, called the Lake Fire, broke out shortly before 4 p.m. on...
Lake Fire Update 7.10.2024
The Lake Fire has grown to almost 29 thousand acres overnight, and currently sits at 16% containment. The last update given by Cal Fire was around 10:54 last night. Currently there are 2,485 personnel assigned to the Lake Fire, with 70 crews, 225 engines, and 11 helicopters. Cal Fire says...
Santa Ynez Valley's Jonata wines celebrates 20th anniversary with Saturday tasting event
Santa Ynez Valley's Jonata wines is celebrating 20 years of winegrowing with a special event slated for Saturday at Jonata at The Hilt Estate in Lompoc, featuring live music, food and previews of Jonata's 2021 vintage release and large format tastings. The event will take place from 1-4 p.m., at...
Lake fire grows to 26,176 acres, 12% containment, evacuation orders expanded in remote areas
The Lake fire burning north of Los Olivos and Solvang grew to 26,176 acres Tuesday as expanded evacuation warnings and orders were put in place by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. The fire, which broke out Friday afternoon near Zaca Lake in the Los Padres National Forest, was...
Community resources, updates on Lake Fire available | About Town
Residents can utilize the Santa Barbara County 2024 LAKE FIRE Incident Map at sbcoem.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=0702249b15954824a0ba3c0c90628029 to type in their address and idnentify whether their property falls within the highlighted areas. For assistance with animal evacuations, contact Santa Barbara County Animal Services at 805-698-0212. For status of county roadways, visit County Public...
16,000-acre Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County prompts evacuations and threatens Neverland Ranch
A wildfire that erupted in the mountains of Santa Barbara County in Southern California has burned more than 16,000 acres, prompting an evacuation order and threatening ranches, including Michael Jackson’s former Neverland Ranch, authorities said. The fire, called the Lake fire, broke out shortly before 4 p.m. Friday near...
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