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Fallen Power Lines Caused Three Small Fires in Buellton
Fallen power lines caused three small fires in Buellton on Wednesday. At 5:19 p.m., Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to the area of Pamela Way and Industrial Way for a reported brush fire. Crews then discovered dropped power lines had caused multiple metal fences to “energize the area” which in...
Update: Victim in Vandenberg Village Murder Identified as Suspect’s Mother
After arresting 46-year-old Lompoc woman Brooke Carter for a homicide that took place early Saturday morning in Vandenberg Village, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office on Monday announced the victim is the suspect’s mother, 71-year-old Denise Ann Carter from Vandenberg Village. Deputies responded to “suspicious circumstances” in the...
Mild temps Wednesday, heatwave this weekend
Another heatwave is coming to California this weekend. It is expected to affect our region by Friday and continue into next week. The most dangerous heat is expected over the interior, though very warm conditions may extend toward the coast. The post Mild temps Wednesday, heatwave this weekend appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Lake fire 38% contained, improved weather conditions bolster fight
Firefighters continued to bolster and increase containment lines around the Lake fire perimeter overnight Monday, as improved weather conditions kept the fire's active flames to a minimum, according to Cal Fire. The fire, which started on the afternoon of July 5 near Zaca Lake, threatened campgrounds, structures, prompted evacuations and...
Air Quality Alert Lifted for Santa Ynez Valley
As air quality conditions improve, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) have lifted the Air Quality Alert in the Santa Ynez valley and other areas in close proximity to the Lake Fire. Due to the ongoing presence of the...
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