What fires are near Santa Barbara?
The Alisal Fire is rapidly growing near Santa Barbara : NPR. The Alisal Fire is rapidly growing near Santa Barbara The fire was burning near Rancho del Cielo, which was once owned by Ronald and Nancy Reagan and was known as the Western White House during his presidency.
How far are the fires from Santa Barbara?
Basic Information
| Current as of | 11/20/2021, 11:26:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Date of Origin | Monday October 11th, 2021 approx. 02:15 PM |
| Location | 20 miles northwest of Santa Barbara within Refugio Canyon |
| Incident Commander | Mike Scott, Division Chief, Santa Barbara District, Los Padres NF – US Forest Service. |
| Incident Description | Wildfire |
Is Santa Barbara safe from fires?
However, the Southern Californian climate is inseparable with the cycle of wildfires that grip the state in late summer and early fall. Fortunately, the geography and meteorology of campus make it a safe haven from brush fires. UC Santa Barbara’s location provides a refuge from wildfires.
Is the Santa Barbara fire contained?
Alisal Fire near Santa Barbara now 87% contained; evacuation orders lifted. Residents who fled the Alisal Fire west of Santa Barbara have been allowed to return home. All evacuation orders and warnings were canceled Sunday afternoon.
How close is the Alisal Fire to UCSB?
20 miles
The Alisal fire, a vegetation fire that started at Alisal ranch and is currently 97% contained, began burning on Oct. 11 and remained 20 miles away from UC Santa Barbara at its peak.
How close is fire to UCSB?
The fire remains 20 miles away from UC Santa Barbara.
Is UCSB affected by the fire?
The campus and Isla Vista continue to remain under no immediate physical threat from the Alisal Fire. University officials remain in contact with Santa Barbara County emergency management and fire officials and continue to closely monitor the situation and the air quality and will provide updates as necessary.
Are the fire still burning in California?
There are no major fires burning in Arizona right now. There is one active, large fire – the KNP Complex – burning in California and it has burned 88,307 acres with 80% containment.
What caused the Alisal Fire?
MATT GUILHEM, BYLINE: When it first sparked, howling winds pushed the Alisal Fire from a hilltop ridge down to the 101 freeway, which hugs the coast. For several days, a segment of California’s primary shoreline highway was shut down. GUILHEM: That’s Santa Barbara County Fire Department Captain Daniel Bertucelli.
When did the Alisal Fire start?
October 11, 2021
The Alisal Fire started October 11, 2021, at 2:10 p.m. near the Alisal Lake in Santa Barbara County, California.