Winter storms causing havoc but filling up tri-county reservoirs
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Evacuations ordered for Montecito, East Ventura County
Updated 12:35 p.m. Jan. 15: Ventura County issued evacuations in the Woolsey fire burn areas as of 11:07 a.m. Jan. 15. Mandatory evacuation areas include all of Bell Canyon, Oak Park (specific homes adjacent to the hillsides), unincorporated areas of Thousand Oaks, Sage Mountain Senior Living Facility, the south coast of Ventura County and Malibu areas, Read More →
Holiday fire reaches 100 acres, 90 percent containment
This story was last updated on July 9 at 2:30 p.m. A wind-driven fire that swept through a neighborhood near Goleta overnight destroying some 13 structures was largely under control at 90 percent containment on July 10 after burning 100 acres. Initial assessments indicate the fire may have been caused by damage to an electrical Read More →
Storms did little damage but businesses struggle to survive
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Evacuations ordered ahead of storm of the season
Intense rainfall expected on March 20 triggered a new round of evacuation orders in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties for residents in areas near the Thomas, Sherpa, Vista and Whittier fire burn scars. The storm is expected to be the strongest of the season, said Mark Jackson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service. Rainfall Read More →
Sherpa Fire 89 percent contained as firefighters gain upper hand
Updated at 1:15 p.m. June 22: The Sherpa Fire is 89 percent contained, according to an incident report updated by fire officials at 1:07 p.m. June 22. Updated at 9:40 a.m. June 21: The Sherpa Fire is now 70 percent contained, according to an incident report updated by fire officials at 8:16 a.m. June 21. Read More →
