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Ready Santa Barbara County:
Major Storm
Updated Monday, October 13 at 4:45 PM | Actualizado el lunes 13 de octubre a las 4:45 PM
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The Sheriff’s Office has issued an EVACUATION WARNING for the areas in and below the Gifford and Lake Fire Burn Scars due to potential flooding and debris flow, until further notice. If you feel threatened, leave before the rain begins.
Click here to view the emergency zones map.
Help keep the emergency lines open. Do not call 911 unless you are having an emergency.
Residents should:
LEAVE NOW if you feel unsafe.
BE READY to sustain yourself and your household for multiple days in the event of flooding and debris flows.People with disabilities, access and functional needs should leave now.
People with large animals should leave now.
DO NOT attempt to drive while it is dark or raining, as roads may be damaged or your car may be swept away by moving water or debris.
BE PREPARED to shelter in place should the National Weather Service issue a flash flood warning or in the event flooding or debris flows occur. Residents are advised to stay inside and go to the innermost room in your home or to higher ground such as a second floor. DO NOT attempt to leave.
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Yikes! Rapidly spreading #BrushFire prompts evacuations for thousands in #California
#CanyonFire in #Ventura county, north of #LosAngeles, is a ‘very dynamic situation’ and 0% contained, officials say
Gabrielle Canon, Fri 8 Aug 2025
"Hundreds of firefighters and first responders are working to contain a rapidly growing brush fire in a mountainous area of #SouthernCalifornia that has forced thousands of evacuations.
"The Canyon fire erupted in a rural, sparsely populated area of Ventura county on Thursday afternoon and quickly exploded in size, spreading east into Los Angeles county. The blaze covered roughly 4,800 acres (20.2 sq km) by 11pm, according to authorities.
By Friday morning, firefighters were boasting significant progress, reporting the fire’s perimeter was 25% contained. But fire conditions remain precarious, with temperatures up to 100F and low humidity. Moisture-levels on the brush-covered hillsides are at a record low in the region, and the parched vegetation has fueled the fire’s spread."Firefighters battled through the night to protect homes and other buildings, and to take advantage of lower temperatures. By Friday morning, they were seeing subdued fire behavior according to Andrew Dowd, spokesperson for the Ventura county fire department.
" 'They were putting it all on the line to bring this fire under control,' he said. One firefighter reported a minor injury, but no civilian injuries were reported. No single-family or multi-family residences were destroyed, but two minor structures were destroyed.
" 'Air attack and ground crews aggressively attacked the fire to limit its spread and protect residents and structures in the fire’s path,' Los Angeles county officials wrote in an incident update issued on Friday, adding that hard work and operational efficiency stopped widespread damage 'even as the high heat and dry conditions pushed the fire’s growth'.
"Firefighters are hoping to corral some of the perimeter on Friday, even with scorching daytime [temperatures] that could contribute to extreme fire behavior. The blaze remains a 'very dynamic situation', Dowd said.
" 'Extreme heat and low humidity in our north county have created dangerous conditions where flames can spread with alarming speed,' the LA county supervisor Kathryn Barger, who represents the district, said in a statement. 'If first responders tell you to leave, go – without hesitation.'
"The new blaze comes as a huge wildfire in central California became the state’s largest blaze of the year, threatening hundreds of homes and burning out of control in the Los Padres national forest.
"The #GiffordFire had spread to more than 99,200 acres (400 sq km) by Friday morning and was at 15% containment. It grew out of at least four smaller fires that erupted last Friday along State Route 166, forcing closures in both directions east of Santa Maria, a city of about 110,000 people. It has injured at least four people. The causes of the fires are under investigation."Wildfire risk will be elevated through the weekend across much of inland California as a heatwave gripping the area intensifies.
"But fire activity across California and parts of the American west is also expected to spike in the weeks to come as high temperatures collide with the strong winds that are more prevalent in the autumn months." 'In southern California, the threat is driven by persistent drought, high grass loads, and weakening coastal moisture,' according to a wildfire forecast by the state’s fire department.
"Vegetation is already dangerously dry in the state, especially in southern California where thick brush and desiccated shrubs can quickly turn ignitions into infernos, and the coming heat will bake more moisture out of the landscapes.
"Fires will be more challenging to control and are expected to exhibit extreme behavior, according to an advisory issued from federal fire analysts this week, which said the mountains and deserts of southern California were seeing 'record dry levels'."Source:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/08/california-canyon-fireArchived version:
https://archive.ph/Xmhsy#ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis #WildfireSeason #Wildfires #ExtremeDrought #Drought #CaliforniaWx #WildfireWx
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Southern CA wildfires - 08/08/2025, 10:20am
#GiffordFire 99,232 acres, 15% contained
#CanyonFire 4,856 acres, 25% contained#Rosafire 1,690 acres, 40% contained
#goldfire 1,079 acres, 15% contained#PhiladelphiaFire 8 acres, 98% contained
#RealFire 7 acres, 20% contained -
#GiffordFire #SanLuisObispoCounty #CAwx #SantaBarbaraCounty
2/2A Temporary Evacuation Point and Community Information & Resource Center is located at Cuyama Valley Family Resource Center, 4689 Highway 166, New Cuyama. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday (9am - 4pm). Residents can access this location for relief from the heat and smoke. N95 masks, water bottles, and incident information are available onsite. Stop by County Fire Station 27 for masks Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm.
The Temporary Evacuation Point at Benjamin Foxen Elementary School is now closed.
Per San Luis Obispo County and Santa Barbara County.
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#GiffordFire #SanLuisObispoCounty #CAwx #SantaBarbaraCounty
Cole Euken, Staff Reporter
Aug 6 at 8:08 PM EDT- Evacuation Update -
San Luis Obispo County - Evacuation Orders have been expanded to include Zones: SLC-225, SLC-240, SLC-264, SLC-298, SLC-239 - per the San Luis Obispo County Evacuation Map https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/307abfb512e04eb8baf33f5020e6578c
These evacuation zones are viewable on the Watch Duty map or via the San Luis Obispo County Evacuation Map.
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BakersRelay signing off early tonight. To continue following the fires I’ve been relaying follow one or more of the below addresses or hashtags. I’ll catch you tomorrow morning eastern time.
#GiffordFire #RosaFire #GoldFire #BigCliffFire #DragonBravoFire #ElkRBXFire #TurnerGulchFire #MonroeCanyonFire #LeeFire #2025AlaskaFireSeason #CAwx #AZwx #UTwx #COwx
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#GiffordFire #SanLuisObispoCounty #CAwx #SantaBarbaraCounty
3/3Animal Care:
Large Animals, please call the County Animal Services Disaster Hotline at 805-681-4332.
Small/domestic animals, the following locations are available:
548 W Foster Rd, Santa Maria (open until 6pm)
1501 W Central Ave, Lompoc (open until 6pm)
5473 Overpass Rd, Goleta (open until 6pm)
111 Commerce Dr, Buellton (open to 5pm)
Road Closure Notice: State Route 166 remains closed between US 101 and Perkins Road in the unincorporated city of New Cuyama. Non-emergency traffic will not be allowed east of Tepusquet Road or west of Perkins Road. There are Exceptions. Please see the Gifford Fire Road Closure Update announcement on Inciweb.Personnel: 1,910
Engines: 115
Hand Crews: 39
Dozers: 23
Water Tenders: 30 -
#GiffordFire #SanLuisObispoCounty #CAwx #SantaBarbaraCounty
2/3Weather: Today, it was mostly sunny with a few areas of smoke. Afternoon high temperatures reached into the mid-80s to lower 90s and lows were in the mid-50s to 60s. Relative humidity dropped to 20%. Diurnal winds were anticipated and increased fire activity in the afternoon. A warming and drying trend is expected to continue from Wednesday through the weekend. Thursday and Friday will see 90 to 100 degrees, with increasing fire behavior.
Evacuations: Due to erratic fire behavior, residents should watch for changing conditions in their area. For information on evacuations in Santa Barbara County, please visit the following websites ReadySBC.org and see the Gifford Fire Evacuation Map. For information on evacuations in San Luis Obispo County which has multiple alert and notification systems for emergency information, please visit PrepareSLO.org and ReadySlo.org/wea.
Evacuation Point(s): A Temporary Evacuation Point is now open at Benjamin Foxen Elementary School, located at 4949 Foxen Canyon Rd, Santa Maria. For assistance, you can also contact the American Red Cross at 805-678-3073.
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#GiffordFire #SanLuisObispoCounty #CAwx #SantaBarbaraCounty
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BRINGING FORWARD FOR INFO PURPOSESCole Euken, Staff Reporter
Aug 4 at 11:49 PM
Evening update from InciWebAcres Burned: 72,460 / Containment: 3%
Current Situation: Great progress was made on the west, north and east flanks of the fire. The fire is established near Branch Creek. On the east flank, lines were established close to Grant Canyon, with the intent to round this corner and push the fire to the west. On the south end of the fire significant efforts were made to ensure structure protection. Direct and indirect line construction has been successful and will continue on Buckhorn Ridge. There has also been considerable progress in constructing contingency lines on both the North and South sides of the fire, particularly in previously burned areas.
Tomorrow, Air Operations expects helicopter assets will increase and there will likely be 11 Type 1 and 3 Type 2 helicopters, with both aircraft able to deliver very significant water drops. A UAS, an unmanned aerial ship (drone), will be operating on tomorrow’s shift to do reconnaissance. Additionally, two new base camps are being established on the North and East sides of the fire, allowing personnel to more efficiently access the fire perimeter.
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BakersRelay signing off for the night. To continue following the major fires I have relayed follow one or more of the following addresses / hashtags. Catch you tomorrow morning east coast time!
#GiffordFire #RosaFire #GoldFire #ElkRBXFire #JakesFire #WesleyRidgeFire
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#GiffordFire #SanLuisObispoCounty #CAwx #SantaBarbaraCounty
Gifford Fire as seen by AlertCalifornia La Panza 1 camera at 7:29 pm EDT
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Sekhar Padmanabhan, Staff Reporter
Aug 4 at 6:31 PM EDTWHAT:
Direct Relief is hosting a staffed N95 mask distribution event in Buellton for community members impacted by wildfire smoke from the Gifford Fire. Masks are free of charge, with a limit of two per person.
In addition, N95 masks will also be available for self-service pick-up at two additional locations in Santa Barbara County.
WHEN & WHERE:
- Staffed Distribution Event (Buellton):
Monday, August 4, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PMHitching Post 2 Restaurant
406 E Hwy 246, Buellton, CA 93427
(Direct Relief staff will be onsite distributing masks and sharing information.)Additional Pick-Up Locations (Self-Service):
Santa Barbara: Santa Barbara Public Library – Downtown Branch
40 E Anapamu St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101Goleta: Direct Relief Headquarters
6100 Wallace Becknell Rd, Goleta, CA 93117 -
BakersRelay signing off for the night. To continue following the major fires I have been relaying please follow one or more of the following addresses and / or hashtags. Catch you tomorrow morning!
@easwatch
@disaster_bot
#GiffordFire #WesleyFireThe #LakeFire and #CoulterFire have forward progress stopped.
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#GiffordFire #SanLuisObispoCounty #CAwx #SantaBarbaraCounty
8:27 pm EDT screen shot of Gifford Fire from La Panza 1 AlertCalifornia Camera
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#GiffordFire ##SanLuisObispoCounty #CAwx #SantaBarbaraCounty
Michael Silvester, Staff Reporter
Aug 3 at 7:10 PM EDTSan Luis Obispo County: Zone SLC-240 is now under an Evacuation Warning on the San Luis Obispo County Evacuation Map. https://www.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/307abfb512e04eb8baf33f5020e6578c
This zone can also be viewed on the Watch Duty map.
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#GiffordFire #SanLuisObispoCounty #CAwx #SantaBarbaraCounty
2/2Evacuations: Due to the erratic fire behavior, residents should watch for changing conditions in their area. For more information please visit the following websites ReadySBC.org and see the Gifford Fire Evacuation Map
Evacuation Orders (Residents should leave now)
• Upper Tepusquet Canyon south of Highway 166
• Area south of Highway 166, east of Willow Springs trailhead, and west of Cottonwood Canyon Rd.
Evacuation Warnings (Residents who need more time to evacuate should leave now)
• Lower Tepusquet Canyon north of Sisquoc River
• South of Highway 166, east of Cottonwood Canyon Road, west of School House Road
Evacuation Point(s): For sheltering assistance, please call the American Red Cross at 805-678-3073.
Animal Care:
Large Animals, please call the County Animal Services Disaster Hotline at 805-681-4332.
Small/domestic animals, the following locations are available:
548 W Foster Rd, Santa Maria (open until 6pm)
1501 W Central Ave, Lompoc (open until 6pm)
5473 Overpass Rd, Goleta (open until 6pm)
111 Commerce Dr, Buellton (open to 5pm) -
#GiffordFire #SanLuisObispoCounty #CAwx #SantaBarbaraCounty
1/2Sekhar Padmanabhan, Staff Reporter
Aug 3 at 12:48 PM EDTUpdate from Los Padres National Forest:
Today, firefighters are continuing to construct fire line in the southern portions of the fire using La Brea Road. They are also scouting historic containment lines on the eastern side, from Miranda Pine Mountain to Cuyama Valley.
Crews are providing structure protection for critical values at risk in School House and Cottonwood Canyons. On the western flank of the fire, dozer lines are being constructed, and firefighters are seeking opportunities to build containment lines at the fire’s edge. On the northern flank, contingency lines are being established to prevent the fire from spreading into the Manchesna Wilderness.
Weather: Hot and dry conditions will continue through Tuesday with little change. Onshore winds will push into the area this afternoon, impacting fire behavior.
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#GiffordFire #SanLuisObispoCounty #SantaBarbaraCounty #CAwx
Cole Euken, Staff Reporter
Aug 2 at 1:30 PM EDTThe fire has now been mapped at 23,588 acres by Intel aircraft. Their perimeter is visible on the Watch Duty map under the Active Fire Perimeters map layer.
Note: Fire perimeters are preliminary and indicate general burn area but do not reflect structure protection efforts by firefighters. A structure within a fire perimeter may not be damaged or destroyed.