SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – A wildfire burning in Santa Barbara County prompted mandatory evacuations in the Santa Ynez Mountains as 600 firefighters worked to control the flames. The fire has burned 4,330 acres and, as of Wednesday, is 10 percent contained.
No homes have been destroyed and no injuries have been reported. The evacuation orders were lifted on Wednesday.
The fire ignited at 8:57 p.m. on Monday east of State Highway 154 and East Camino Cielo Road. County officials declared a local emergency at 10:30 p.m. while crews continue to battle the blaze.
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The southern parts of the county are currently experiencing power outages due to the fire.
An emergency call center has been established at 833-688-5551.
Evacuation Order: LIFTED
- Boundary from Ontare Road to Fairview Avenue, north of Cathedral Oaks
Evacuation Warning: LIFTED
- North of Foothill Road from Ontare Road to Gibraltar Road
- West of Highway 154 to El Sueno below Cathedral Oaks and Calle Real
Shelter:
- Goleta Valley Community Center: 5679 Hollister Road, Goleta
Animal Shelter:
- Small animals: Goleta Animal Shelter, 5473 Overpass Road
- Large animals: Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara
Anyone who needs help evacuating animals can call 805-681-4332.
The fire is zero percent contained at this time.