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Three people transported to local hospitals after two-vehicle collision on Highway 154 Monday
Three people were transported by ambulance from the scene of a vehicle collision between two trucks, one hauling a cattle trailer, on Highway 154 near Foxen Canyon Road west of Los Olivos Monday. The post Three people transported to local hospitals after two-vehicle collision on Highway 154 Monday appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Santa Maria Air Tanker Base providing valuable support in battling Lake Fire
Firefighting efforts battling the Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County are receiving significant assistance with aerial operations from nearby Santa Maria Air Tanker Base. The post Santa Maria Air Tanker Base providing valuable support in battling Lake Fire appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
San Diego Firefighters Deployed to Battle Santa Barbara County Wildfire Near Neverland Ranch
The San Diego Fire-Rescue Department dispatched resources Monday to help control a wildfire that broke out July 5 north of Los Olivos near Zaca Lake amid scorching temperatures during a historic heat wave. The Lake Fire has consumed more than 20,320 acres of grass, brush and timber, triggering evacuation orders...
Calif. Fire Grows, Threatening Homes, Neverland Ranch
(TNS) - Over a thousand firefighters on Monday were continuing to battle a wildfire that is threatening Neverland Ranch, the former home of late pop star Michael Jackson, and others in the Santa Barbara Mountains. The Lake fire is 20,300 acres and burning in the Los Padres National Forest and...
Major Injuries Reported in Highway 154 Crash Near Los Olivos
Five people were injured — two critically — in a vehicle crash on Highway 154 at Foxen Canyon Road in the Santa Ynez Valley on Monday. The California Highway Patrol reported the collision between two trucks, one hauling a cattle trailer, at 10:52 a.m. near Los Olivos. Two...
Heat & wind, fire weather continues Tuesday
The heatwave will continue across our mountains and valleys this week. A high pressure system is sitting right over our region, creating those warm temperatures. Several heat alerts remain in effect for our area, bringing elevated fire weather conditions as the Lake Fire burns in Santa Barbara County. The post Heat & wind, fire weather continues Tuesday appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch in path of 19,000 acre fire burning in Santa Barbara County
Firefighters are continuing an uphill battle in Santa Barbara County, where the Lake Fire swelled to nearly 19,000 acres over the weekend. The blaze was first reported on Friday at around 3:45 p.m. near Zaca Lake and Saint Lucia Road, according to Cal Fire. After more than 48 hours, the fire has consumed 18,995 acres and remains just 8% contained with more than 600 firefighters currently engaged in the firefight. On top of ground units, 10 helicopters and numerous other water-dropping aircraft are assisting with the ongoing suppression efforts. Not only are they dealing with exceedingly dry conditions, crews are also forced to work...
Firefighters Respond to Multiple Reports of Arson in Isla Vista and Goleta Area
Santa Barbara County firefighters responded to a series of small exterior arson fires that broke out in the Isla Vista and Goleta area over an hour-long period on Wednesday, July 3, at midnight. UC Police Department received information regarding a couch fire at an off-campus location on the 6600 block...
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