SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Firefighters have made significant progress in corralling a wildfire in coastal mountains of Southern California.
The Alisal Fire in the Santa Ynez Mountains west of Santa Barbara has grown only slightly and containment on Friday jumped to 41%. The improved situation allowed authorities to reopen the vital U.S. 101 highway and a rail line Thursday evening.
In its first damage report, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department says three homes and two outbuildings were destroyed.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The fire is located near Refugio Canyon along the Gaviota Coast, along the coast in Santa Barbara County since it broke out on Monday, Oct. 11.
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Key Figures
- Acres burned: 16,901
- Containment: 41%
- 1,731 personnel
Evacuations and Road Closures
Click HERE for in-depth evacuation orders and warnings in Santa Barbara County.
Highway 101, along with Pacific Railroad and Amtrak lines, have reopened. For current state highway/route information visit roads.dot.ca.gov.
Accounts to follow
Evacuation Maps
A map of evacuations from the Santa Barbara Office of Emergency Management is available below.
Wildfire map
Click here for a map of the Alisal Fire.
Wildfire Preps
If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensible space is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.
The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for local warning system notifications and know your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.
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