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Storm Prepositioning Press Release

Storm Prepositioning Press Release

Santa Barbara County Fire Department Press Release In anticipation of the predicted heavy rain from the upcoming storm for the evening of February 3, 2024, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department, in collaboration with the Operational Area departments, is proactively...

Storm Prepositioning Press Release

Information on Burn Permit Program

Contacts: Scott Safechuck, Fire Captain/Public Information Officer, Santa Barbara County Fire, (805) 896-6336 Lyz Bantilan, Public Information Officer, Santa Barbara County APCD, (805) 979-8283 Transition from a High Fire Season to a Winter Preparedness Level...

Storm Prepositioning Press Release

Major Storm to Impact Santa Barbara County

MAJOR STORM TO IMPACT SANTA BARBARA COUNTY Wednesday, December 20 through early Friday, December 22 (SANTA BARBARA, Calif.) – Heavy rain is expected countywide Wednesday, December 20 through early Friday, December 22, 2023. Impacts are expected across the entire...

Storm Prepositioning Press Release

Prescribed Burn to Continue This Weekend

Contacts: Lyz Bantilan, Public Information Officer, Santa Barbara County APCD, (805) 979-8283 Scott Safechuck, Public Information Officer, Santa Barbara County Fire, (805) 681-5531 Prescribed Burn to Continue This Weekend WHAT: Prescribed burn of approximately 49...

Storm Prepositioning Press Release

La Purisima Fires – Investigation & Public Assistance

Public Assistance Requested in La Purisima Mission State Park Fires Investigation Santa Barbara, CA – The Santa Barbara County Fire Department's Fire Investigations Unit is actively investigating a series of wildland fires that occurred at La Purisima Mission State...

Storm Prepositioning Press Release

Red Flag Warning

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning encompassing the Santa Barbara County interior mountains and the Santa Ynez mountains, eastern range. Red Flag Warning Duration: In effect from 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM PST Saturday for wind and low...

Storm Prepositioning Press Release

Prescribed Burn to Continue This Week

Contacts: Lyz Bantilan, Public Information Officer, Santa Barbara County APCD, (805) 979-8283 Scott Safechuck, Public Information Officer, Santa Barbara County Fire, (805) 681-5531  Prescribed Burn to Continue This Week WHAT: Prescribed burn of approximately 275 acres...

Storm Prepositioning Press Release

Thanksgiving

Santa Barbara, CA – November 21, 2023 As the community of Santa Barbara County prepares to celebrate Thanksgiving, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department extends its warmest regards to all residents. This season, while we cherish the traditions and the companionship...

Storm Prepositioning Press Release

Prescribed Burn to Continue This Week

MEDIA ADVISORY November 12, 2023 Contacts: Lyz Bantilan, Public Information Officer, Santa Barbara County APCD, (805) 979-8283 Scott Safechuck, Public Information Officer, Santa Barbara County Fire, (805) 681-5531 Prescribed Burn to Continue This Week   WHAT:...