Friday, May 15 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 17 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday, May 18 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fri Aug 28 20:41:13 +0000 2009 by LTel:changed status to standby
status: Open -> Standby
(show/hide changes)Sat May 16 04:06:27 +0000 2009 by LTel:(show/hide changes)Sat May 16 04:06:06 +0000 2009 by LTel:notes: Jesusita Fire Fact Sheet as of May 14, 2009
Fire Status:
•8,733 acres burned
•90% contained
•Damage assessment teams have been working in the field providing more accurate survey numbers. Assessment to date: 80 homes destroyed, 15 homes damaged; 79 outbuildings destroyed; 2 outbuildings damaged; 1 commercial property destroyed.
•2781 personnel on scene: 203 engines, 86 crews
•1 air attack, and 7 helicopters
•29 firefighter injuries to date
•Cause under investigation: Tip line – 805-686-5074
•Air quality warning remains in effect
•Estimated costs to date $17 million
•Expected containment 5/20/09
JESUSITA FIRE EVACUATIONS LIFTED as of May 14, 2009:
MAY 14TH JESUSITA FIRE EVACUATION UPDATE
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY ALL EVACUATION WARNINGS HAVE BEEN LIFTED.
AS PREVIOUSLY COMMUNICATED, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDERS IN EFFECT.
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUED COOPERATION AND PATIENCE
---------------------------------------------------------
The public is reminded that there are still several fire crews and trucks in the Gibraltar Road and East Camino Cielo areas. We are requesting that residents only enter these areas until the Red Flag warning is lifted.
Trail Closures:
•Approximately 70% of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve land area suffered some form of fire damage and are closed to the public until further notice due to continuing fire fighting operations. We expect to have a habitat assessment team on site for a detailed analysis on Monday, May 18. Certain areas may be accessible after the assessment.
•The City and Forest Service have closed Jesusita Trail, Tunnel Road Trail, and Rattlesnake Canyon Trail to the public until further notice.
•San Antonio Creek Trail is open.
Road Closures:
•Road Closure Hotline – 805-568-3006
•www.countyofsb.org/pwd/roads/closure.htm
UCSB Multi Activity Center is now on standby status
The Red Cross has placed the Emergency Shelter at the Multi Activity Center (aka Rec Center) on the UCSB Campus on standby status and it will be re-opened if future fire evacuation announcements warrant. Anyone currently in need of assistance should go to the Red Cross Service Center at 2101 State Street or call the American Red Cross, Santa Barbara County Chapter at (805) 687-1331.
Red Cross Opens Service Center
An American Red Cross Service Center has been opened in the Fellowship Hall of the First Congregational Church at 2101 State St (enter from Padre Street) to serve those most affected by the Jesusita Fire. It will be open during the following hours:
Wednesday, May 13 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, May 14 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday, May 15 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 17 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday, May 18 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Service Center has trained Red Cross volunteers providing casework for the residents whose houses were destroyed or significantly damaged by the Jesusita Fire. In addition, mental health and health services volunteers are offering help to those who need it.
Key Phone Numbers:
•County Jesusita Fire Call Center – 805-681-5197
•Evacuation Shelter (Red Cross) – 687-1331
•Animal Services Hotline – 805-681-4332
Everyone is advised to conserve water.
Animal Shelter Locations:
•Large animals: Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real – Santa Barbara
•Small animals: Call the Animal Services Hotline - 805-681-4332
The Internet:
•City of Santa Barbara website at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
•County of Santa Barbara website at www.CountyofSB.org.
•Montecito Fire Department at www.montecitofire.com/jesusitarecovery.htm
Television:
•CityTV Channel 18
•County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20
•KEYT-TV Channel 3
Radio Stations:
•FM: KCSB-91.9; KSYV-96.7; KTYD-99.9; KSBL-101.7; KRAZ-105.9
•AM: KTMS-990; KZSB-1290; KUHL-1410; KINF-1440
•Spanish language FM stations KSPE-94.5 and KIST-107.7
-> Jesusita Fire Fact Sheet as of May 15, 2009
Fire Status:
•8,733 acres burned
•95% contained
•All evacuation orders and warnings lifted as of May 13, 2009
•Residences threatened – 500; commercial properties threatened – 0
•80 homes destroyed; 15 homes damaged
•1 commercial property destroyed
•2 outbuildings damaged, 79 outbuildings destroyed
•1,857 personnel on scene: 111 engines, 57 crews
•1 air attack tanker and 4 helicopters
•30 firefighter injuries to date
•Cause under investigation: Tip line: (805) 686-5074
•Air quality warning remains in effect
•Estimated costs to date $17 million
•Expected containment 5/20/09
Local Assistance Center
The County of Santa Barbara will open a Local Assistance Center in the lobby area of the County Administration Building, 105 E. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, beginning at 9:00 a.m., Monday, May 18, for people who lost their homes, had homes damaged or who were otherwise impacted by the fire. The Assistance Center will be open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, until further notice.
Recovery Meeting
County Supervisors Salud Carbajal, First District, and Janet Wolf, Second District, will co-host a Recovery Meeting at 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 18, at the County Administration Building, 105 E. Anapamu St., in the Fourth Floor Board Hearing Room. The emphasis of the meeting is for residents who lost homes or who had homes damaged during the fire.
Trail & Park Closures:
•The San Marcos Foothills Preserve is closed to public until further notice.
•The Jesusita Trail, Tunnel Road Trail, and Rattlesnake Canyon Trail are closed to the public until further notice.
•San Antonio Creek Trail is open.
Road Closures:
•Road Closure Hotline – 805-568-3006
•www.countyofsb.org/pwd/roads/closure.htm
UCSB Multi Activity Center is now on standby status
The Red Cross has placed the Emergency Shelter at the Multi Activity Center (aka Rec Center) on the UCSB Campus on standby status. Anyone currently in need of assistance should go to the Red Cross Service Center at 2101 State Street or call the American Red Cross, Santa Barbara County Chapter at (805) 687-1331.
Red Cross Opens Service Center
An American Red Cross Service Center has been opened in the Fellowship Hall of the First Congregational Church at 2101 State St (enter from Padre Street) to serve those most affected by the Jesusita Fire. It will be open during the following hours:
Friday, May 15 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 17 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday, May 18 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Key Phone Numbers:
•The County Call Center is now closed.
•Red Cross (805) 687-1331
•Animal Services Hotline (805) 681-4332
The Internet:
•City of Santa Barbara website at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
•County of Santa Barbara website at www.CountyofSB.org.
•Montecito Fire Department at www.montecitofire.com/jesusitarecovery.htm
Television:
•CityTV Channel 18
•County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20
•KEYT-TV Channel 3
Radio Stations:
•FM: KCSB-91.9; KSYV-96.7; KTYD-99.9; KSBL-101.7; KRAZ-105.9
•AM: KTMS-990; KZSB-1290; KUHL-1410; KINF-1440
•Spanish language FM stations KSPE-94.5 and KIST-107.7
(show/hide changes)Thu May 14 20:00:26 +0000 2009 by LTel:name: KEYT3 - Jesusita Wildfire (5/11/09) Updates/Evacuations/Road Closures/Shelter -> KEYT3 - Jesusita Wildfire Updates/Evacuations/Road Closures/Shelter
(show/hide changes)Thu May 14 20:00:08 +0000 2009 by LTel:notes: Jesusita Fire Fact Sheet as of May 11, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. Fire Status:
• 8,733 acres burned
• 70% contained
• Damage assessment teams have been working in the field providing more accurate
survey numbers. Assessment to date: 77 homes destroyed, 22 homes damaged; 60
outbuildings destroyed and 69 outbuildings damaged
• Approximately 145 properties evacuated (mandatory evacuation orders); affects approx.
362 people
• Residences threatened – 500; commercial properties threatened – 0
• 4,104 personnel on scene: 403 engines, 110 crews
• 5 air tankers including the DC10, and 10 helicopters
• 28 firefighter injuries to date
• Cause under investigation: Tip line – 805-686-5074
• Air quality warning remains in effect
• Estimated costs to date $10.8 million
• Expected containment 5/13/09
JESUSITA FIRE EVACUATIONS:
THE UNIFIED COMMAND TEAM HAS DEVELOPED A PLAN FOR THE SAFE, STRUCTURED
RETURN OF RESIDENTS TO THEIR HOMES AND BUSINESSES.
EFFECTIVE MAY 10, 2009, AT 9:00 PM –THE CURRENT MANDATORY EVACUATION
ORDERS IN EFFECT HAVE BEEN DOWNGRADED TO AN EVACUATION WARNING.
RESIDENTS ARE FREE TO RETURN TO THEIR HOMES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
• TUNNEL ROAD NORTH OF MONTROSE, PALAMINO ROAD NORTH OF WILLIAMS WAY, SAN ROQUE ROAD NORTH OF THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT AN EVACUATION WARNING STILLS EXISTS IN THE ABOVE AREAS. RESIDENTS RETURNING ARE CAUTIONED TO REMAIN AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL FOR AN EVACUATION ORDER ON SHORT NOTICE.
THE PUBLIC IS REMINDED TO KEEP OUT OF THE REMAINING MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER AREAS:
• PAINTED CAVE ROAD AT HWY 154, PAINTED CAVE ROAD TO EAST CAMINO CIELO, EAST CAMINO CIELO TO HWY 154, HWY 154 TO PAINTED CAVE ROAD. EAST CAMINO CIELO AND GIBRALTAR ROAD REMAIN CLOSED.
Road Closures:
• Road Closure Hotline – 805-568-3006
• www.countyofsb.org/pwd/roads/closure.htm
Evacuation Shelter Location:
• Multi-Activity Center
UC Santa Barbara at Mesa and Ocean Roads
Key Phone Numbers:
• County Jesusita Fire Call Center – 805-681-5197
• Evacuation Shelter (Red Cross) – 687-1331
• Animal Services Hotline – 805-681-4332
Everyone is advised to conserve water.
Animal Shelter Locations:
• Large animals: Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real – Santa Barbara
• Small animals: Call the Animal Services Hotline - 805-681-4332
The Internet:
• City of Santa Barbara website at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
• County of Santa Barbara website at www.CountyofSB.org.
Television:
• CityTV Channel 18
• County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20
• KEYT-TV Channel 3
Radio Stations:
• FM: KCSB-91.9; KSYV-96.7; KTYD-99.9; KSBL-101.7; KRAZ-105.9
• AM: KTMS-990; KZSB-1290; KUHL-1410; KINF-1440
• Spanish language FM stations KSPE-94.5 and KIST-107.7
More information on the Jesusita Fire will be released to the public this morning at around 8:00 a.m. Santa Barbara County Fire Captain David Sadecki tells KEY News that updated information will be released once this morning and later tonight during at a 5:00 p.m. Press Conference. KEY News will cover the conference live during KEY News at 5:00. Stay tuned to KEY News and keyt.com for the very latest on the Jesusita Fire. -> Jesusita Fire Fact Sheet as of May 14, 2009
Fire Status:
•8,733 acres burned
•90% contained
•Damage assessment teams have been working in the field providing more accurate survey numbers. Assessment to date: 80 homes destroyed, 15 homes damaged; 79 outbuildings destroyed; 2 outbuildings damaged; 1 commercial property destroyed.
•2781 personnel on scene: 203 engines, 86 crews
•1 air attack, and 7 helicopters
•29 firefighter injuries to date
•Cause under investigation: Tip line – 805-686-5074
•Air quality warning remains in effect
•Estimated costs to date $17 million
•Expected containment 5/20/09
JESUSITA FIRE EVACUATIONS LIFTED as of May 14, 2009:
MAY 14TH JESUSITA FIRE EVACUATION UPDATE
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY ALL EVACUATION WARNINGS HAVE BEEN LIFTED.
AS PREVIOUSLY COMMUNICATED, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDERS IN EFFECT.
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUED COOPERATION AND PATIENCE
---------------------------------------------------------
The public is reminded that there are still several fire crews and trucks in the Gibraltar Road and East Camino Cielo areas. We are requesting that residents only enter these areas until the Red Flag warning is lifted.
Trail Closures:
•Approximately 70% of the San Marcos Foothills Preserve land area suffered some form of fire damage and are closed to the public until further notice due to continuing fire fighting operations. We expect to have a habitat assessment team on site for a detailed analysis on Monday, May 18. Certain areas may be accessible after the assessment.
•The City and Forest Service have closed Jesusita Trail, Tunnel Road Trail, and Rattlesnake Canyon Trail to the public until further notice.
•San Antonio Creek Trail is open.
Road Closures:
•Road Closure Hotline – 805-568-3006
•www.countyofsb.org/pwd/roads/closure.htm
UCSB Multi Activity Center is now on standby status
The Red Cross has placed the Emergency Shelter at the Multi Activity Center (aka Rec Center) on the UCSB Campus on standby status and it will be re-opened if future fire evacuation announcements warrant. Anyone currently in need of assistance should go to the Red Cross Service Center at 2101 State Street or call the American Red Cross, Santa Barbara County Chapter at (805) 687-1331.
Red Cross Opens Service Center
An American Red Cross Service Center has been opened in the Fellowship Hall of the First Congregational Church at 2101 State St (enter from Padre Street) to serve those most affected by the Jesusita Fire. It will be open during the following hours:
Wednesday, May 13 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, May 14 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Friday, May 15 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 16 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Sunday, May 17 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Monday, May 18 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Service Center has trained Red Cross volunteers providing casework for the residents whose houses were destroyed or significantly damaged by the Jesusita Fire. In addition, mental health and health services volunteers are offering help to those who need it.
Key Phone Numbers:
•County Jesusita Fire Call Center – 805-681-5197
•Evacuation Shelter (Red Cross) – 687-1331
•Animal Services Hotline – 805-681-4332
Everyone is advised to conserve water.
Animal Shelter Locations:
•Large animals: Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real – Santa Barbara
•Small animals: Call the Animal Services Hotline - 805-681-4332
The Internet:
•City of Santa Barbara website at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
•County of Santa Barbara website at www.CountyofSB.org.
•Montecito Fire Department at www.montecitofire.com/jesusitarecovery.htm
Television:
•CityTV Channel 18
•County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20
•KEYT-TV Channel 3
Radio Stations:
•FM: KCSB-91.9; KSYV-96.7; KTYD-99.9; KSBL-101.7; KRAZ-105.9
•AM: KTMS-990; KZSB-1290; KUHL-1410; KINF-1440
•Spanish language FM stations KSPE-94.5 and KIST-107.7
(show/hide changes)Mon May 11 17:28:01 +0000 2009 by LTel:name: KEYT3 - Jesusita Wildfire (5/09) Updates/Evacuations/Road Closures/Shelter -> KEYT3 - Jesusita Wildfire (5/11/09) Updates/Evacuations/Road Closures/Shelter
(show/hide changes)Mon May 11 17:27:39 +0000 2009 by LTel:updated notes
notes: Jesusita Wildfire Update - Sunday 5/10/09
Cool, ocean air working in favor of firefighters.
Fire Status:
•8,733 acres burned
•55% contained
•Damage assessment in progress – initial estimate of 80 homes have been damaged or destroyed
•3,455 personnel on scene: 428 engines, 78 crews
•14 air tankers and 15 helicopters
•11 firefighter injuries to date
•Cause under investigation: Tip line – 805-686-5074
•Air quality warning remains in effect
•Estimated costs to date $3.2 million
Updated Evacuation Information for Sunday, May 10-
Effective at 10 A.M- The current mandatory evacuation orders in effect have been dowgraded to an evacuation warning EXCEPT for the following areas:
Tunnel Road north of Montrose, Palamino Rd., north of Williams Way, San Roque Rd. north of the water treatment plant.
East and West Camino Cielo
Gibralter Rd. north of El Cielto
The area bordered by Highway 154 north on Painted Cave, to Camino Cielo to Highway 154, HIghway 154 to Painted Cave.
Except for the above specific areas, residents of the previous mandatory evacuation order areas may return to their homes and businesses.
An evacuation warning still exists in the following areas:
Hot Springs North extending to Camino Cielo, East Valley to Sycamore Canyon, Sycamore Canyon to Stanwood, Stanwood to Foothill, Foothill to Highway 154 continuing to Cathedral Oaks to Patterson Ave., Patterson Ave. to San Jose Creek extending to Camino Cielo.
Hwy 154 between Calle real and Paradise Road remains closed except for emergency vehicle traffic only.
Evacuation Shelter Location
Dos Pueblos High School (at capacity
7266 Alameda Avenue, Goleta
687-1331
Multi-Activity Center
UC Santa Barbara at Mesa and Ocean Roads
Key Phone Numbers
County Jesusita Fire Call Center – 805-681-5197
Evacuation Shelter (Red Cross) – 687-1331
Animal Services Hotline – 805-681-4332
Road Closure Information
Road Closure Hotline – 805-568-3006
www.countyofsb.org/pwd/roads/closure.htm
Everyone is advised to conserve water
Santa Barbara High School District:
The City of Santa Barbara has set up public information kiosks in the following locations
Paseo Nuevo (State and De La Guerra Streets)
Loreto Plaza (State Street and Las Positas Road)
Scolari’s Food Co. (222 North Milpas Street)
Lazy Acres (302 Meigs Road)
1400 Block of East Valley Road (Lower Village) Montecito
Animal Shelter Locations
Large animals: Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real – Santa Barbara
Small animals: Call the Animal Services Hotline - 805-681-4332
The Internet:
City of Santa Barbara website at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
County of Santa Barbara website at www.CountyofSB.org.
Television:
CityTV Channel 18
County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20
KEYT-TV Channel 3
Radio Stations:
FM: KCSB-91.9; KSYV-96.7; KTYD-99.9; KSBL-101.7; KRAZ-105.9
AM: KTMS-990; KZSB-1290; KUHL-1410; KINF-1440
Spanish language FM stations KSPE-94.5 and KIST-107.7 -> Jesusita Fire Fact Sheet as of May 11, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. Fire Status:
• 8,733 acres burned
• 70% contained
• Damage assessment teams have been working in the field providing more accurate
survey numbers. Assessment to date: 77 homes destroyed, 22 homes damaged; 60
outbuildings destroyed and 69 outbuildings damaged
• Approximately 145 properties evacuated (mandatory evacuation orders); affects approx.
362 people
• Residences threatened – 500; commercial properties threatened – 0
• 4,104 personnel on scene: 403 engines, 110 crews
• 5 air tankers including the DC10, and 10 helicopters
• 28 firefighter injuries to date
• Cause under investigation: Tip line – 805-686-5074
• Air quality warning remains in effect
• Estimated costs to date $10.8 million
• Expected containment 5/13/09
JESUSITA FIRE EVACUATIONS:
THE UNIFIED COMMAND TEAM HAS DEVELOPED A PLAN FOR THE SAFE, STRUCTURED
RETURN OF RESIDENTS TO THEIR HOMES AND BUSINESSES.
EFFECTIVE MAY 10, 2009, AT 9:00 PM –THE CURRENT MANDATORY EVACUATION
ORDERS IN EFFECT HAVE BEEN DOWNGRADED TO AN EVACUATION WARNING.
RESIDENTS ARE FREE TO RETURN TO THEIR HOMES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
• TUNNEL ROAD NORTH OF MONTROSE, PALAMINO ROAD NORTH OF WILLIAMS WAY, SAN ROQUE ROAD NORTH OF THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT AN EVACUATION WARNING STILLS EXISTS IN THE ABOVE AREAS. RESIDENTS RETURNING ARE CAUTIONED TO REMAIN AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL FOR AN EVACUATION ORDER ON SHORT NOTICE.
THE PUBLIC IS REMINDED TO KEEP OUT OF THE REMAINING MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER AREAS:
• PAINTED CAVE ROAD AT HWY 154, PAINTED CAVE ROAD TO EAST CAMINO CIELO, EAST CAMINO CIELO TO HWY 154, HWY 154 TO PAINTED CAVE ROAD. EAST CAMINO CIELO AND GIBRALTAR ROAD REMAIN CLOSED.
Road Closures:
• Road Closure Hotline – 805-568-3006
• www.countyofsb.org/pwd/roads/closure.htm
Evacuation Shelter Location:
• Multi-Activity Center
UC Santa Barbara at Mesa and Ocean Roads
Key Phone Numbers:
• County Jesusita Fire Call Center – 805-681-5197
• Evacuation Shelter (Red Cross) – 687-1331
• Animal Services Hotline – 805-681-4332
Everyone is advised to conserve water.
Animal Shelter Locations:
• Large animals: Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real – Santa Barbara
• Small animals: Call the Animal Services Hotline - 805-681-4332
The Internet:
• City of Santa Barbara website at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
• County of Santa Barbara website at www.CountyofSB.org.
Television:
• CityTV Channel 18
• County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20
• KEYT-TV Channel 3
Radio Stations:
• FM: KCSB-91.9; KSYV-96.7; KTYD-99.9; KSBL-101.7; KRAZ-105.9
• AM: KTMS-990; KZSB-1290; KUHL-1410; KINF-1440
• Spanish language FM stations KSPE-94.5 and KIST-107.7
More information on the Jesusita Fire will be released to the public this morning at around 8:00 a.m. Santa Barbara County Fire Captain David Sadecki tells KEY News that updated information will be released once this morning and later tonight during at a 5:00 p.m. Press Conference. KEY News will cover the conference live during KEY News at 5:00. Stay tuned to KEY News and keyt.com for the very latest on the Jesusita Fire.
(show/hide changes)Sun May 10 20:14:10 +0000 2009 by LTel:added current update to notes
notes: "LAST NIGHT, ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE" - SB CITY FIRE
NEXT PRESS CONFERENCE SCHEDULED AT 5:00 P.M. AT THE EARL WARREN SHOWGROUNDS.
UPDATE:
3,500 ACRES BURNED
10% CONTAINED
3,500 AND 100 COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES THREATENED
75 RESIDENCES DESTROYED
246 ENGINES
12 FIXED WING PLANES (INCL DC-10) ,15 HELICOPTERS, AND 2500 PERSONNEL
MORE THAN 20,000 UNDER MANDATORY EVACUATION
MORE THAN 16,000 UNDER EVACUATION WARNING
COST: $2.6 MILLION
CAUSE UNDER INVESTIGATION
WINDS PUSHING THE FIRE TO THE EAST, WHILE WESTERN FLANK IS MOVING WESTWARD,
JESUSITA FIRE EVACUATIONS
.A MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER IS NOW UNDERWAY IN MONTECITO.
IT IS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE A PORTION OF MONTECITO...ALL AREAS NORTH OF SYCAMORE CANYON AND EAST VALLEY RD (HWY 192) BETWEEN EL CIELTO RD AND GIBRALTAR RD ON THE WESTERN BOUNDARY, TO HOT SPRINGS ROAD NORTH TO EAST CAMINO CIELO ON THE EASTERN BOUNDARY.
THERE IS ALSO AN EXPANDED EVACUATION WARNING IN EFFECT FOR MONTECITO FOR ALL AREAS NORTH OF EAST VALLEY ROAD (HWY 192) BETWEEN HOT SPRINGS RD TO EAST CAMIO CIELO ROAD ON THE WESTERN BOUNDARY TO SAN YSIDRO RD, NORTH TO EAST CAMINO CIELO ROAD ON EASTERN BOUNDARY.
MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDERS
HIGHWAY 154 IS NOW CLOSED AT THE 101 AND AT PARADISE ROAD.
An Evacuation Order has been issued for the area west of the existing evacuation area to include all areas north of US Highway 101 and east of Patterson Avenue.
An Evacuation Warning/Advisory remains in effect for area north of US Highway 101 between Patterson Avenue and Fairview Avenue continuing north from the end of Fairview Avenue to West Camino Cielo (northern boundary). Residents are encouraged to prepare for the need to evacuate in the near future.
EVACUATION ORDER
•THE MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER IS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE WESTBOUND STATE STREET FROM CONSTANCE TO LA CUMBRE, NORTH ON LA CUMBRE TO LA COLINA ROAD, WEST ON LA COLINA ROAD TO HWY 154, HWY 154 SOUTH TO US 101, WEST ON US 101 TO PATTERSON, NORTH ON PATTERSON TO SAN JOSE CREEK TO CAMINO CIELO. ALL POINTS NORTH OF US 101 BOUNDARY ARE UNDER MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER. ALL OTHER PREVIOUS MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER AREAS REMAIN IN EFFECT.
EVACUATION WARNINGS
•THE EVACUATION WARNING AREA IS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALAMAR AT DE LA VINA, WEST ON ALAMAR TO JUNIPERO ST, WEST ON JUNIPERO ST TO US 101, NORTH ON US 101 TO UPPER STATE STREET, EAST ON STATE STREET TO DE LA VINA SOUTH TO ALAMAR STREET. WARNINGS ALSO CONTINUE FROM STATE STREET AND DE LA VINA, DE LA VINA TO ANAPAMU, ANAPAMU TO ANACAPA, ANACAPA SOUTH TO DE LA GUERRA, DE LA GUERRA TO MILPAS, MILPAS SOUTH TO QUINIENTOS STREET, QUINIENTOS STREET TO CLIFTON STREET TO EUCALYPTUS HILL ROAD, EUCALYPTUS HILL ROAD TO BARKER PASS, BARKER PASS TO HWY 192 (SYCAMORE CANYON ROAD), HWY 192 (SYCAMORE CANYON ROAD) WEST TO STANWOOD DRIVE.
Direct Relief International will be distributing particulate masks to the public today. They will distribute the masks from Noon until 3pm today at the following two locations :
Information Kiosk at Loreto Plaza on the corner of State St. and Las Positas
Informatio Kiosk at Lazy Acres Market 302 Meigs Rd. near Cliff Dr. on the mesa.
Evacuation Assistance
Residents in the mandatory evacuation area who are physically unable to evacuate on their own, should call the Jesusita Fire Call Center at 681-5197. Please do not call 911 as the system is overloaded.
The call center staff will need to know the following information:
*Name of person needing assistance with evacuation
*Working phone number
*Address
*Closest intersection
*Whether or not you can walk on your own
*Whether you need a wheel chair
*Whether you are bed bound
*Whether you use oxygen or other medical equipment
*Whether you can travel via automobile or if you'll need an ambulance
You will be called so arrangements can be made for transportation.
For more information go to the County's website at www.CountyofSB.org
For more information on road closures, call Road Closure Hot Line at
(805) 568-3006 or go to www.countyofsb.org/pwd/roads/closure.htm
*The Jesusita Fire Call Center number is 805-681-5197.
*The Animal Services Hotline is 805-681-4332.
Large animals can be taken to:
Earl Warren Showgrounds - Los Positas entrance
3400 Calle Real in Santa Barbara
The County of Santa Barbara urges you to prepare for more evacuations and power outages.
Residents are advised to stay alert for additional information by listening to County Government cable TV station Channel 20, or the following AM or FM radio "Stations of Choice" for Emergency Public Information or to other local television and radio stations.
AM Stations
KTMS-990 KUHL-1410 KZSB-1290 KINF-1440 San Marcos Pass Radio - 1040
FM Stations
KCSB-91.9 KSPE-94.5 (Spanish) KSYV-96.7 KTYD-99.9 KSBL-101.7
KRAZ-105.9 KIST-107.7 (Spanish)
-> Jesusita Wildfire Update - Sunday 5/10/09
Cool, ocean air working in favor of firefighters.
Fire Status:
•8,733 acres burned
•55% contained
•Damage assessment in progress – initial estimate of 80 homes have been damaged or destroyed
•3,455 personnel on scene: 428 engines, 78 crews
•14 air tankers and 15 helicopters
•11 firefighter injuries to date
•Cause under investigation: Tip line – 805-686-5074
•Air quality warning remains in effect
•Estimated costs to date $3.2 million
Updated Evacuation Information for Sunday, May 10-
Effective at 10 A.M- The current mandatory evacuation orders in effect have been dowgraded to an evacuation warning EXCEPT for the following areas:
Tunnel Road north of Montrose, Palamino Rd., north of Williams Way, San Roque Rd. north of the water treatment plant.
East and West Camino Cielo
Gibralter Rd. north of El Cielto
The area bordered by Highway 154 north on Painted Cave, to Camino Cielo to Highway 154, HIghway 154 to Painted Cave.
Except for the above specific areas, residents of the previous mandatory evacuation order areas may return to their homes and businesses.
An evacuation warning still exists in the following areas:
Hot Springs North extending to Camino Cielo, East Valley to Sycamore Canyon, Sycamore Canyon to Stanwood, Stanwood to Foothill, Foothill to Highway 154 continuing to Cathedral Oaks to Patterson Ave., Patterson Ave. to San Jose Creek extending to Camino Cielo.
Hwy 154 between Calle real and Paradise Road remains closed except for emergency vehicle traffic only.
Evacuation Shelter Location
Dos Pueblos High School (at capacity
7266 Alameda Avenue, Goleta
687-1331
Multi-Activity Center
UC Santa Barbara at Mesa and Ocean Roads
Key Phone Numbers
County Jesusita Fire Call Center – 805-681-5197
Evacuation Shelter (Red Cross) – 687-1331
Animal Services Hotline – 805-681-4332
Road Closure Information
Road Closure Hotline – 805-568-3006
www.countyofsb.org/pwd/roads/closure.htm
Everyone is advised to conserve water
Santa Barbara High School District:
The City of Santa Barbara has set up public information kiosks in the following locations
Paseo Nuevo (State and De La Guerra Streets)
Loreto Plaza (State Street and Las Positas Road)
Scolari’s Food Co. (222 North Milpas Street)
Lazy Acres (302 Meigs Road)
1400 Block of East Valley Road (Lower Village) Montecito
Animal Shelter Locations
Large animals: Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real – Santa Barbara
Small animals: Call the Animal Services Hotline - 805-681-4332
The Internet:
City of Santa Barbara website at www.SantaBarbaraCA.gov
County of Santa Barbara website at www.CountyofSB.org.
Television:
CityTV Channel 18
County of Santa Barbara TV Channel 20
KEYT-TV Channel 3
Radio Stations:
FM: KCSB-91.9; KSYV-96.7; KTYD-99.9; KSBL-101.7; KRAZ-105.9
AM: KTMS-990; KZSB-1290; KUHL-1410; KINF-1440
Spanish language FM stations KSPE-94.5 and KIST-107.7
(show/hide changes)Fri May 08 16:10:43 +0000 2009 by LTel:notes: 4:00 a.m. UPDATE - 5/7/09: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger proclaimed a state of emergency in Santa Barbara County as a result of the Jesusita Wildfire which has burned over 500 acres, destroyed homes and caused the evacuation of over 8,000 people.
The Governor will hold a briefing/media availability regarding the Jesusita Fire at 9 a.m. in Santa Barbara.
The Jesusita Fire has over run it's perimeter and in now burning into the Mission Canyon and San Roque Canyon areas of Santa Barbara. At this time there is no containment, and multiple structures have been lost. KEYT has received confirmed reports that homes in the Palomino Road and near the Skofield Park area have burned. KEY News will continue to monitor this breaking news situation.
At this time there is 0% containment and over 500 acres scorched.
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The public can call the Jesusita Call Center at 805-681-5197.
Residents with any information about how the fire may have started can call a fire tipline at 805-686-5074.
Red Cross has set up a Red Cross Shelter at Dos Pueblos High School, located at 7266 Alameda Avenue in Goleta.
The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department has issued the following MANDATORY evacuation order for the following areas due to the changing conditions of the Jesusita Fire.
MANDATORY EVACUATIONS
•Mandatory evacuation order are reduced to an evacuation warning in the following two areas: Constance and State Street, South on State to Micheltorena, Micheltorena to Garden Street, Garden Street to Constance, Constance to State Street, and the Alamar Road area. On the east from State Street to Calle Noguera, Calle Noguera West to San Roque, San Roque South to State Street, State Street East to Alamar.
Residents may return to their homes and businesses. Please remember that an evacuation warning still exists in the area. Returning residents and business owners are cautioned to remain aware of the potential for an evacuation order on short notice.
EVACUATION WARNINGS
•The evacuation warning area has expanded and now includes: La Cumbre Road (Western boundary) to State Street, State Street to De La Vina, De La Vina to Anapamu, Anapamu to Anacapa, Anacapa South to De La Guerra, De La Guerra to Milpas, Milpas to Montecito Street, Montecito Street to Alameda Padre Serra
Road closures are in effect at:
•Mission Canyon and Tunnel Roads
•Montrose and Tunnel Roads
•Las Encinitas and Mission Canyon Roads
•Alameda Padre Serra and Los Olivos
•Mountain Drive and Mission Canyon Road
•Laguna St. at Los Olivos
•Los Olivos and Garden Street
•Foothill Road (Highway 192) and Mission Canyon Road
What do “Evacuation Warning/Advisory” and “Mandatory Evacuation Order” Mean?
Evacuation Warning/Advisory: Residents are strongly encouraged to make arrangements to leave their homes and seek shelter out of the advisory area. Evacuation Warnings/Advisories can turn into a Mandatory Evacuation at a moment’s notice. There is no set rule as to how long a Warning/Advisory cold take. There is always the possibility that a situation may require an immediate mandatory evacuation without an evacuation warning/advisory. Please make sure that you prepare to evacuate at a moment’s notice having your belongings ready, including pets and/or other animals. Know the routes you wish to take, by pre planning. Information as to how to plan for an evacuation can be obtained by calling the Red Cross at (805) 450-5921. If you leave your home during an Evacuation Warning/Advisory, you may not be allowed back to your home if it turns into a Mandatory Evacuation.
Mandatory Evacutation: Evacuate your home immediately. Once a mandatory evacuation has been ordered please evacuate your home immediately.
•Once you have left your home you will not be allowed back until the danger has passed.
•Emergency vehicles will be entering the area. Obey all directions given by law enforcement and fire personnel.
Fire Status:
•At approximately 1:45 p.m. a fire began in the Cathedral Peak area. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
•The fire response is being administered by a Unified Command consisting of the Santa Barbara Fire Department, Santa Barbara County Fire Department, Montecito Fire, and the US Forest Service.
•A large animal evacuation center has been established at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara.
•A small animal evacuation shelter has been established by the Humane Society on Overpass Road. For more information call 805-681-4332.
Evacuation Map: http://www.keyt.com/home/ticker/44422992.html
JESUSITA FIRE: SCHOOL CLOSURES
Schools closures for May 7th, 2009:
Little Angels Preschool
Santa Barbara Brooks Institute
Trinity Preschool
Bright Start Child Development Center
Sunrise Montessori School
Peabody Charter
Cesar Chavez Charter
Roosevelt Elementary
Cleveland Elementary
Franklin Elementary
Marymount School
San Roque
Notre Dame
Santa Barbara Middle School
Hope Elementary School
Monte Vista School
Parma Children's Center, near Franklin Elementary School
California Learning Center
Kumon of Santa Barbara
Providence Hall High School
Anacapa School
La Colina Jr. High
WALDORF SCHOOL
SANTA BARBARA FAMILY CARE CENTER, CENTRO INFANTIL
SANTA BARBARA JUNIOR HIGH
OPEN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
St. Mark's Preschool
CHILDS PLAY LEARNING CENTER
Santa Barbara High School
EL PUENTE SANTA BARBARA COMMUNITY SCHOOL
COLD SPRINGS SCHOOL
Story Tellers Children's Center
Bishop Diego High School
E.F. INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
SBCC Adult Education-Schott Center
Female students who attend any of the schools closed for Wednesday, May 6th can attend Girls Inc. beginning at 7:30 a.m. Girls Inc. is located at 531 E. Ortega St. and 4973 Hollister Ave. in Goleta.
-> "LAST NIGHT, ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE" - SB CITY FIRE
NEXT PRESS CONFERENCE SCHEDULED AT 5:00 P.M. AT THE EARL WARREN SHOWGROUNDS.
UPDATE:
3,500 ACRES BURNED
10% CONTAINED
3,500 AND 100 COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES THREATENED
75 RESIDENCES DESTROYED
246 ENGINES
12 FIXED WING PLANES (INCL DC-10) ,15 HELICOPTERS, AND 2500 PERSONNEL
MORE THAN 20,000 UNDER MANDATORY EVACUATION
MORE THAN 16,000 UNDER EVACUATION WARNING
COST: $2.6 MILLION
CAUSE UNDER INVESTIGATION
WINDS PUSHING THE FIRE TO THE EAST, WHILE WESTERN FLANK IS MOVING WESTWARD,
JESUSITA FIRE EVACUATIONS
.A MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER IS NOW UNDERWAY IN MONTECITO.
IT IS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE A PORTION OF MONTECITO...ALL AREAS NORTH OF SYCAMORE CANYON AND EAST VALLEY RD (HWY 192) BETWEEN EL CIELTO RD AND GIBRALTAR RD ON THE WESTERN BOUNDARY, TO HOT SPRINGS ROAD NORTH TO EAST CAMINO CIELO ON THE EASTERN BOUNDARY.
THERE IS ALSO AN EXPANDED EVACUATION WARNING IN EFFECT FOR MONTECITO FOR ALL AREAS NORTH OF EAST VALLEY ROAD (HWY 192) BETWEEN HOT SPRINGS RD TO EAST CAMIO CIELO ROAD ON THE WESTERN BOUNDARY TO SAN YSIDRO RD, NORTH TO EAST CAMINO CIELO ROAD ON EASTERN BOUNDARY.
MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDERS
HIGHWAY 154 IS NOW CLOSED AT THE 101 AND AT PARADISE ROAD.
An Evacuation Order has been issued for the area west of the existing evacuation area to include all areas north of US Highway 101 and east of Patterson Avenue.
An Evacuation Warning/Advisory remains in effect for area north of US Highway 101 between Patterson Avenue and Fairview Avenue continuing north from the end of Fairview Avenue to West Camino Cielo (northern boundary). Residents are encouraged to prepare for the need to evacuate in the near future.
EVACUATION ORDER
•THE MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER IS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE WESTBOUND STATE STREET FROM CONSTANCE TO LA CUMBRE, NORTH ON LA CUMBRE TO LA COLINA ROAD, WEST ON LA COLINA ROAD TO HWY 154, HWY 154 SOUTH TO US 101, WEST ON US 101 TO PATTERSON, NORTH ON PATTERSON TO SAN JOSE CREEK TO CAMINO CIELO. ALL POINTS NORTH OF US 101 BOUNDARY ARE UNDER MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER. ALL OTHER PREVIOUS MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDER AREAS REMAIN IN EFFECT.
EVACUATION WARNINGS
•THE EVACUATION WARNING AREA IS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALAMAR AT DE LA VINA, WEST ON ALAMAR TO JUNIPERO ST, WEST ON JUNIPERO ST TO US 101, NORTH ON US 101 TO UPPER STATE STREET, EAST ON STATE STREET TO DE LA VINA SOUTH TO ALAMAR STREET. WARNINGS ALSO CONTINUE FROM STATE STREET AND DE LA VINA, DE LA VINA TO ANAPAMU, ANAPAMU TO ANACAPA, ANACAPA SOUTH TO DE LA GUERRA, DE LA GUERRA TO MILPAS, MILPAS SOUTH TO QUINIENTOS STREET, QUINIENTOS STREET TO CLIFTON STREET TO EUCALYPTUS HILL ROAD, EUCALYPTUS HILL ROAD TO BARKER PASS, BARKER PASS TO HWY 192 (SYCAMORE CANYON ROAD), HWY 192 (SYCAMORE CANYON ROAD) WEST TO STANWOOD DRIVE.
Direct Relief International will be distributing particulate masks to the public today. They will distribute the masks from Noon until 3pm today at the following two locations :
Information Kiosk at Loreto Plaza on the corner of State St. and Las Positas
Informatio Kiosk at Lazy Acres Market 302 Meigs Rd. near Cliff Dr. on the mesa.
Evacuation Assistance
Residents in the mandatory evacuation area who are physically unable to evacuate on their own, should call the Jesusita Fire Call Center at 681-5197. Please do not call 911 as the system is overloaded.
The call center staff will need to know the following information:
*Name of person needing assistance with evacuation
*Working phone number
*Address
*Closest intersection
*Whether or not you can walk on your own
*Whether you need a wheel chair
*Whether you are bed bound
*Whether you use oxygen or other medical equipment
*Whether you can travel via automobile or if you'll need an ambulance
You will be called so arrangements can be made for transportation.
For more information go to the County's website at www.CountyofSB.org
For more information on road closures, call Road Closure Hot Line at
(805) 568-3006 or go to www.countyofsb.org/pwd/roads/closure.htm
*The Jesusita Fire Call Center number is 805-681-5197.
*The Animal Services Hotline is 805-681-4332.
Large animals can be taken to:
Earl Warren Showgrounds - Los Positas entrance
3400 Calle Real in Santa Barbara
The County of Santa Barbara urges you to prepare for more evacuations and power outages.
Residents are advised to stay alert for additional information by listening to County Government cable TV station Channel 20, or the following AM or FM radio "Stations of Choice" for Emergency Public Information or to other local television and radio stations.
AM Stations
KTMS-990 KUHL-1410 KZSB-1290 KINF-1440 San Marcos Pass Radio - 1040
FM Stations
KCSB-91.9 KSPE-94.5 (Spanish) KSYV-96.7 KTYD-99.9 KSBL-101.7
KRAZ-105.9 KIST-107.7 (Spanish)
eligibility: -> Residents impacted by the 5/09 Jesusita Wildfire
(show/hide changes)Thu May 07 16:57:47 +0000 2009 by LTel:notes: 4:00 a.m. UPDATE - 5/7/09: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger proclaimed a state of emergency in Santa Barbara County as a result of the Jesusita Wildfire which has burned over 500 acres, destroyed homes and caused the evacuation of over 8,000 people.
The Governor will hold a briefing/media availability regarding the Jesusita Fire at 9 a.m. in Santa Barbara.
The Jesusita Fire has over run it's perimeter and in now burning into the Mission Canyon and San Roque Canyon areas of Santa Barbara. At this time there is no containment, and multiple structures have been lost. KEYT has received confirmed reports that homes in the Palomino Road and near the Skofield Park area have burned. KEY News will continue to monitor this breaking news situation.
At this time there is 0% containment and over 500 acres scorched.
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The public can call the Jesusita Call Center at 805-681-5197.
Residents with any information about how the fire may have started can call a fire tipline at 805-686-5074.
Red Cross has set up a Red Cross Shelter at Dos Pueblos High School, located at 7266 Alameda Avenue in Goleta.
The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department has issued the following MANDATORY evacuation order for the following areas due to the changing conditions of the Jesusita Fire.
MANDATORY EVACUATIONS
•Mandatory evacuation order are reduced to an evacuation warning in the following two areas: Constance and State Street, South on State to Micheltorena, Micheltorena to Garden Street, Garden Street to Constance, Constance to State Street, and the Alamar Road area. On the east from State Street to Calle Noguera, Calle Noguera West to San Roque, San Roque South to State Street, State Street East to Alamar.
Residents may return to their homes and businesses. Please remember that an evacuation warning still exists in the area. Returning residents and business owners are cautioned to remain aware of the potential for an evacuation order on short notice.
EVACUATION WARNINGS
•The evacuation warning area has expanded and now includes: La Cumbre Road (Western boundary) to State Street, State Street to De La Vina, De La Vina to Anapamu, Anapamu to Anacapa, Anacapa South to De La Guerra, De La Guerra to Milpas, Milpas to Montecito Street, Montecito Street to Alameda Padre Serra
Road closures are in effect at:
•Mission Canyon and Tunnel Roads
•Montrose and Tunnel Roads
•Las Encinitas and Mission Canyon Roads
•Alameda Padre Serra and Los Olivos
•Mountain Drive and Mission Canyon Road
•Laguna St. at Los Olivos
•Los Olivos and Garden Street
•Foothill Road (Highway 192) and Mission Canyon Road
What do “Evacuation Warning/Advisory” and “Mandatory Evacuation Order” Mean?
Evacuation Warning/Advisory: Residents are strongly encouraged to make arrangements to leave their homes and seek shelter out of the advisory area. Evacuation Warnings/Advisories can turn into a Mandatory Evacuation at a moment’s notice. There is no set rule as to how long a Warning/Advisory cold take. There is always the possibility that a situation may require an immediate mandatory evacuation without an evacuation warning/advisory. Please make sure that you prepare to evacuate at a moment’s notice having your belongings ready, including pets and/or other animals. Know the routes you wish to take, by pre planning. Information as to how to plan for an evacuation can be obtained by calling the Red Cross at (805) 450-5921. If you leave your home during an Evacuation Warning/Advisory, you may not be allowed back to your home if it turns into a Mandatory Evacuation.
Mandatory Evacutation: Evacuate your home immediately. Once a mandatory evacuation has been ordered please evacuate your home immediately.
•Once you have left your home you will not be allowed back until the danger has passed.
•Emergency vehicles will be entering the area. Obey all directions given by law enforcement and fire personnel.
Fire Status:
•At approximately 1:45 p.m. a fire began in the Cathedral Peak area. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
•The fire response is being administered by a Unified Command consisting of the Santa Barbara Fire Department, Santa Barbara County Fire Department, Montecito Fire, and the US Forest Service.
•A large animal evacuation center has been established at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara.
•A small animal evacuation shelter has been established by the Humane Society on Overpass Road. For more information call 805-681-4332.
Evacuation Map: http://www.keyt.com/home/ticker/44422992.html
-> 4:00 a.m. UPDATE - 5/7/09: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger proclaimed a state of emergency in Santa Barbara County as a result of the Jesusita Wildfire which has burned over 500 acres, destroyed homes and caused the evacuation of over 8,000 people.
The Governor will hold a briefing/media availability regarding the Jesusita Fire at 9 a.m. in Santa Barbara.
The Jesusita Fire has over run it's perimeter and in now burning into the Mission Canyon and San Roque Canyon areas of Santa Barbara. At this time there is no containment, and multiple structures have been lost. KEYT has received confirmed reports that homes in the Palomino Road and near the Skofield Park area have burned. KEY News will continue to monitor this breaking news situation.
At this time there is 0% containment and over 500 acres scorched.
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The public can call the Jesusita Call Center at 805-681-5197.
Residents with any information about how the fire may have started can call a fire tipline at 805-686-5074.
Red Cross has set up a Red Cross Shelter at Dos Pueblos High School, located at 7266 Alameda Avenue in Goleta.
The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department has issued the following MANDATORY evacuation order for the following areas due to the changing conditions of the Jesusita Fire.
MANDATORY EVACUATIONS
•Mandatory evacuation order are reduced to an evacuation warning in the following two areas: Constance and State Street, South on State to Micheltorena, Micheltorena to Garden Street, Garden Street to Constance, Constance to State Street, and the Alamar Road area. On the east from State Street to Calle Noguera, Calle Noguera West to San Roque, San Roque South to State Street, State Street East to Alamar.
Residents may return to their homes and businesses. Please remember that an evacuation warning still exists in the area. Returning residents and business owners are cautioned to remain aware of the potential for an evacuation order on short notice.
EVACUATION WARNINGS
•The evacuation warning area has expanded and now includes: La Cumbre Road (Western boundary) to State Street, State Street to De La Vina, De La Vina to Anapamu, Anapamu to Anacapa, Anacapa South to De La Guerra, De La Guerra to Milpas, Milpas to Montecito Street, Montecito Street to Alameda Padre Serra
Road closures are in effect at:
•Mission Canyon and Tunnel Roads
•Montrose and Tunnel Roads
•Las Encinitas and Mission Canyon Roads
•Alameda Padre Serra and Los Olivos
•Mountain Drive and Mission Canyon Road
•Laguna St. at Los Olivos
•Los Olivos and Garden Street
•Foothill Road (Highway 192) and Mission Canyon Road
What do “Evacuation Warning/Advisory” and “Mandatory Evacuation Order” Mean?
Evacuation Warning/Advisory: Residents are strongly encouraged to make arrangements to leave their homes and seek shelter out of the advisory area. Evacuation Warnings/Advisories can turn into a Mandatory Evacuation at a moment’s notice. There is no set rule as to how long a Warning/Advisory cold take. There is always the possibility that a situation may require an immediate mandatory evacuation without an evacuation warning/advisory. Please make sure that you prepare to evacuate at a moment’s notice having your belongings ready, including pets and/or other animals. Know the routes you wish to take, by pre planning. Information as to how to plan for an evacuation can be obtained by calling the Red Cross at (805) 450-5921. If you leave your home during an Evacuation Warning/Advisory, you may not be allowed back to your home if it turns into a Mandatory Evacuation.
Mandatory Evacutation: Evacuate your home immediately. Once a mandatory evacuation has been ordered please evacuate your home immediately.
•Once you have left your home you will not be allowed back until the danger has passed.
•Emergency vehicles will be entering the area. Obey all directions given by law enforcement and fire personnel.
Fire Status:
•At approximately 1:45 p.m. a fire began in the Cathedral Peak area. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
•The fire response is being administered by a Unified Command consisting of the Santa Barbara Fire Department, Santa Barbara County Fire Department, Montecito Fire, and the US Forest Service.
•A large animal evacuation center has been established at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara.
•A small animal evacuation shelter has been established by the Humane Society on Overpass Road. For more information call 805-681-4332.
Evacuation Map: http://www.keyt.com/home/ticker/44422992.html
JESUSITA FIRE: SCHOOL CLOSURES
Schools closures for May 7th, 2009:
Little Angels Preschool
Santa Barbara Brooks Institute
Trinity Preschool
Bright Start Child Development Center
Sunrise Montessori School
Peabody Charter
Cesar Chavez Charter
Roosevelt Elementary
Cleveland Elementary
Franklin Elementary
Marymount School
San Roque
Notre Dame
Santa Barbara Middle School
Hope Elementary School
Monte Vista School
Parma Children's Center, near Franklin Elementary School
California Learning Center
Kumon of Santa Barbara
Providence Hall High School
Anacapa School
La Colina Jr. High
WALDORF SCHOOL
SANTA BARBARA FAMILY CARE CENTER, CENTRO INFANTIL
SANTA BARBARA JUNIOR HIGH
OPEN ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
St. Mark's Preschool
CHILDS PLAY LEARNING CENTER
Santa Barbara High School
EL PUENTE SANTA BARBARA COMMUNITY SCHOOL
COLD SPRINGS SCHOOL
Story Tellers Children's Center
Bishop Diego High School
E.F. INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL
Santa Barbara Historical Museum
SBCC Adult Education-Schott Center
Female students who attend any of the schools closed for Wednesday, May 6th can attend Girls Inc. beginning at 7:30 a.m. Girls Inc. is located at 531 E. Ortega St. and 4973 Hollister Ave. in Goleta.
(show/hide changes)Thu May 07 14:19:29 +0000 2009 by LTel:updated notes
notes: 6:30 p.m. 5/6/09 UPDATE: The Jesusita Fire has over run it's perimeter and in now burning into the Mission Canyon and San Roque Canyon areas of Santa Barbara. At this time there is no containment, and multiple structures have been lost. KEYT has received confirmed reports that homes in the Palomino Road area have burned. KEY News will continue to monitor this breaking news situation.
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The Jesusita Fire is now at 196 acres in size. Fire officials downgraded the acreage after reassessing the fire from the air this morning.
The public can call the Jesusita Call Center at 681-5197.
Residents with any information about how the fire may have started can call a fire tipline at 686-5074.
Red Cross has set up a Red Cross Shelter at Dos Pueblos High School, located at 7266 Alameda Avenue in Goleta.
The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department has issued the following MANDATORY evacuation order for the following areas due to the changing conditions of the Jesusita Fire.
MANDATORY EVACUATIONS
•The mandatory evacuation order has been expanded to include: San Roque and Foothill Road South to State Street (Western boundary), from State Street to Micheltorena, Micheltorena North to the end of the road extending to Alameda Padre Serra.
•The overall mandatory evacuation order areas now includes: Morada Lane (Western boundary) and Ontare North to Camino Cielo, Foothill Road and Morada to San Roque, San Roque South to State Street (Western boundary), State Street to Micheltorena, Micheltorena North to the end of the road, extending to Alameda Padre Serra, Alameda Padre Serra East to Sycamore Canyon Road (Eastern boundary), North on Sycamore Canyon to HWY 192 West to El Cielito.
EVACUATION WARNINGS
•The evacuation warning area has expanded and now includes: La Cumbre Road (Western boundary) to State Street, State Street to De La Vina, De La Vina to Anapamu, Anapamu to Anacapa, Anacapa South to De La Guerra, De La Guerra to Milpas, Milpas to Montecito Street, Montecito Street to Alameda Padre Serra
Road closures are in effect at:
•Mission Canyon and Tunnel Roads
•Montrose and Tunnel Roads
•Las Encinitas and Mission Canyon Roads
•Alameda Padre Serra and Los Olivos
•Mountain Drive and Mission Canyon Road
•Laguna St. at Los Olivos
•Los Olivos and Garden Street
•Foothill Road (Highway 192) and Mission Canyon Road
What do “Evacuation Warning/Advisory” and “Mandatory Evacuation Order” Mean?
Evacuation Warning/Advisory: Residents are strongly encouraged to make arrangements to leave their homes and seek shelter out of the advisory area. Evacuation Warnings/Advisories can turn into a Mandatory Evacuation at a moment’s notice. There is no set rule as to how long a Warning/Advisory cold take. There is always the possibility that a situation may require an immediate mandatory evacuation without an evacuation warning/advisory. Please make sure that you prepare to evacuate at a moment’s notice having your belongings ready, including pets and/or other animals. Know the routes you wish to take, by pre planning. Information as to how to plan for an evacuation can be obtained by calling the Red Cross at (805) 450-5921. If you leave your home during an Evacuation Warning/Advisory, you may not be allowed back to your home if it turns into a Mandatory Evacuation.
Mandatory Evacutation: Evacuate your home immediately. Once a mandatory evacuation has been ordered please evacuate your home immediately.
•Once you have left your home you will not be allowed back until the danger has passed.
•Emergency vehicles will be entering the area. Obey all directions given by law enforcement and fire personnel.
Fire Status:
•At approximately 1:45 p.m. a fire began in the Cathedral Peak area. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
•The fire response is being administered by a Unified Command consisting of the Santa Barbara Fire Department, Santa Barbara County Fire Department, Montecito Fire, and the US Forest Service.
•A large animal evacuation center has been established at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara.
•A small animal evacuation shelter has been established by the Humane Society on Overpass Road. For more information call 681-4332.
Evacuation Map: http://www.keyt.com/home/ticker/44422992.html
-> 4:00 a.m. UPDATE - 5/7/09: Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger proclaimed a state of emergency in Santa Barbara County as a result of the Jesusita Wildfire which has burned over 500 acres, destroyed homes and caused the evacuation of over 8,000 people.
The Governor will hold a briefing/media availability regarding the Jesusita Fire at 9 a.m. in Santa Barbara.
The Jesusita Fire has over run it's perimeter and in now burning into the Mission Canyon and San Roque Canyon areas of Santa Barbara. At this time there is no containment, and multiple structures have been lost. KEYT has received confirmed reports that homes in the Palomino Road and near the Skofield Park area have burned. KEY News will continue to monitor this breaking news situation.
At this time there is 0% containment and over 500 acres scorched.
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The public can call the Jesusita Call Center at 805-681-5197.
Residents with any information about how the fire may have started can call a fire tipline at 805-686-5074.
Red Cross has set up a Red Cross Shelter at Dos Pueblos High School, located at 7266 Alameda Avenue in Goleta.
The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department has issued the following MANDATORY evacuation order for the following areas due to the changing conditions of the Jesusita Fire.
MANDATORY EVACUATIONS
•Mandatory evacuation order are reduced to an evacuation warning in the following two areas: Constance and State Street, South on State to Micheltorena, Micheltorena to Garden Street, Garden Street to Constance, Constance to State Street, and the Alamar Road area. On the east from State Street to Calle Noguera, Calle Noguera West to San Roque, San Roque South to State Street, State Street East to Alamar.
Residents may return to their homes and businesses. Please remember that an evacuation warning still exists in the area. Returning residents and business owners are cautioned to remain aware of the potential for an evacuation order on short notice.
EVACUATION WARNINGS
•The evacuation warning area has expanded and now includes: La Cumbre Road (Western boundary) to State Street, State Street to De La Vina, De La Vina to Anapamu, Anapamu to Anacapa, Anacapa South to De La Guerra, De La Guerra to Milpas, Milpas to Montecito Street, Montecito Street to Alameda Padre Serra
Road closures are in effect at:
•Mission Canyon and Tunnel Roads
•Montrose and Tunnel Roads
•Las Encinitas and Mission Canyon Roads
•Alameda Padre Serra and Los Olivos
•Mountain Drive and Mission Canyon Road
•Laguna St. at Los Olivos
•Los Olivos and Garden Street
•Foothill Road (Highway 192) and Mission Canyon Road
What do “Evacuation Warning/Advisory” and “Mandatory Evacuation Order” Mean?
Evacuation Warning/Advisory: Residents are strongly encouraged to make arrangements to leave their homes and seek shelter out of the advisory area. Evacuation Warnings/Advisories can turn into a Mandatory Evacuation at a moment’s notice. There is no set rule as to how long a Warning/Advisory cold take. There is always the possibility that a situation may require an immediate mandatory evacuation without an evacuation warning/advisory. Please make sure that you prepare to evacuate at a moment’s notice having your belongings ready, including pets and/or other animals. Know the routes you wish to take, by pre planning. Information as to how to plan for an evacuation can be obtained by calling the Red Cross at (805) 450-5921. If you leave your home during an Evacuation Warning/Advisory, you may not be allowed back to your home if it turns into a Mandatory Evacuation.
Mandatory Evacutation: Evacuate your home immediately. Once a mandatory evacuation has been ordered please evacuate your home immediately.
•Once you have left your home you will not be allowed back until the danger has passed.
•Emergency vehicles will be entering the area. Obey all directions given by law enforcement and fire personnel.
Fire Status:
•At approximately 1:45 p.m. a fire began in the Cathedral Peak area. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
•The fire response is being administered by a Unified Command consisting of the Santa Barbara Fire Department, Santa Barbara County Fire Department, Montecito Fire, and the US Forest Service.
•A large animal evacuation center has been established at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara.
•A small animal evacuation shelter has been established by the Humane Society on Overpass Road. For more information call 805-681-4332.
Evacuation Map: http://www.keyt.com/home/ticker/44422992.html
(show/hide changes)Thu May 07 01:54:45 +0000 2009 by LTel:notes: :30 p.m. UPDATE: The Jesusita Fire has over run it's perimeter and in now burning into the Mission Canyon and San Roque Canyon areas of Santa Barbara. At this time there is no containment, and multiple structures have been lost. KEYT has received confirmed reports that homes in the Palomino Road area have burned. KEY News will continue to monitor this breaking news situation.
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The Jesusita Fire is now at 196 acres in size. Fire officials downgraded the acreage after reassessing the fire from the air this morning.
The public can call the Jesusita Call Center at 681-5197.
Residents with any information about how the fire may have started can call a fire tipline at 686-5074.
Red Cross has set up a Red Cross Shelter at Dos Pueblos High School, located at 7266 Alameda Avenue in Goleta.
The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department has issued the following MANDATORY evacuation order for the following areas due to the changing conditions of the Jesusita Fire.
MANDATORY EVACUATIONS
•The mandatory evacuation order has been expanded to include: San Roque and Foothill Road South to State Street (Western boundary), from State Street to Micheltorena, Micheltorena North to the end of the road extending to Alameda Padre Serra.
•The overall mandatory evacuation order areas now includes: Morada Lane (Western boundary) and Ontare North to Camino Cielo, Foothill Road and Morada to San Roque, San Roque South to State Street (Western boundary), State Street to Micheltorena, Micheltorena North to the end of the road, extending to Alameda Padre Serra, Alameda Padre Serra East to Sycamore Canyon Road (Eastern boundary), North on Sycamore Canyon to HWY 192 West to El Cielito.
EVACUATION WARNINGS
•The evacuation warning area has expanded and now includes: La Cumbre Road (Western boundary) to State Street, State Street to De La Vina, De La Vina to Anapamu, Anapamu to Anacapa, Anacapa South to De La Guerra, De La Guerra to Milpas, Milpas to Montecito Street, Montecito Street to Alameda Padre Serra
Road closures are in effect at:
•Mission Canyon and Tunnel Roads
•Montrose and Tunnel Roads
•Las Encinitas and Mission Canyon Roads
•Alameda Padre Serra and Los Olivos
•Mountain Drive and Mission Canyon Road
•Laguna St. at Los Olivos
•Los Olivos and Garden Street
•Foothill Road (Highway 192) and Mission Canyon Road
What do “Evacuation Warning/Advisory” and “Mandatory Evacuation Order” Mean?
Evacuation Warning/Advisory: Residents are strongly encouraged to make arrangements to leave their homes and seek shelter out of the advisory area. Evacuation Warnings/Advisories can turn into a Mandatory Evacuation at a moment’s notice. There is no set rule as to how long a Warning/Advisory cold take. There is always the possibility that a situation may require an immediate mandatory evacuation without an evacuation warning/advisory. Please make sure that you prepare to evacuate at a moment’s notice having your belongings ready, including pets and/or other animals. Know the routes you wish to take, by pre planning. Information as to how to plan for an evacuation can be obtained by calling the Red Cross at (805) 450-5921. If you leave your home during an Evacuation Warning/Advisory, you may not be allowed back to your home if it turns into a Mandatory Evacuation.
Mandatory Evacutation: Evacuate your home immediately. Once a mandatory evacuation has been ordered please evacuate your home immediately.
•Once you have left your home you will not be allowed back until the danger has passed.
•Emergency vehicles will be entering the area. Obey all directions given by law enforcement and fire personnel.
Fire Status:
•At approximately 1:45 p.m. a fire began in the Cathedral Peak area. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
•The fire response is being administered by a Unified Command consisting of the Santa Barbara Fire Department, Santa Barbara County Fire Department, Montecito Fire, and the US Forest Service.
•A large animal evacuation center has been established at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara.
•A small animal evacuation shelter has been established by the Humane Society on Overpass Road. For more information call 681-4332.
Evacuation Map: http://www.keyt.com/home/ticker/44422992.html
-> 6:30 p.m. 5/6/09 UPDATE: The Jesusita Fire has over run it's perimeter and in now burning into the Mission Canyon and San Roque Canyon areas of Santa Barbara. At this time there is no containment, and multiple structures have been lost. KEYT has received confirmed reports that homes in the Palomino Road area have burned. KEY News will continue to monitor this breaking news situation.
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The Jesusita Fire is now at 196 acres in size. Fire officials downgraded the acreage after reassessing the fire from the air this morning.
The public can call the Jesusita Call Center at 681-5197.
Residents with any information about how the fire may have started can call a fire tipline at 686-5074.
Red Cross has set up a Red Cross Shelter at Dos Pueblos High School, located at 7266 Alameda Avenue in Goleta.
The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department has issued the following MANDATORY evacuation order for the following areas due to the changing conditions of the Jesusita Fire.
MANDATORY EVACUATIONS
•The mandatory evacuation order has been expanded to include: San Roque and Foothill Road South to State Street (Western boundary), from State Street to Micheltorena, Micheltorena North to the end of the road extending to Alameda Padre Serra.
•The overall mandatory evacuation order areas now includes: Morada Lane (Western boundary) and Ontare North to Camino Cielo, Foothill Road and Morada to San Roque, San Roque South to State Street (Western boundary), State Street to Micheltorena, Micheltorena North to the end of the road, extending to Alameda Padre Serra, Alameda Padre Serra East to Sycamore Canyon Road (Eastern boundary), North on Sycamore Canyon to HWY 192 West to El Cielito.
EVACUATION WARNINGS
•The evacuation warning area has expanded and now includes: La Cumbre Road (Western boundary) to State Street, State Street to De La Vina, De La Vina to Anapamu, Anapamu to Anacapa, Anacapa South to De La Guerra, De La Guerra to Milpas, Milpas to Montecito Street, Montecito Street to Alameda Padre Serra
Road closures are in effect at:
•Mission Canyon and Tunnel Roads
•Montrose and Tunnel Roads
•Las Encinitas and Mission Canyon Roads
•Alameda Padre Serra and Los Olivos
•Mountain Drive and Mission Canyon Road
•Laguna St. at Los Olivos
•Los Olivos and Garden Street
•Foothill Road (Highway 192) and Mission Canyon Road
What do “Evacuation Warning/Advisory” and “Mandatory Evacuation Order” Mean?
Evacuation Warning/Advisory: Residents are strongly encouraged to make arrangements to leave their homes and seek shelter out of the advisory area. Evacuation Warnings/Advisories can turn into a Mandatory Evacuation at a moment’s notice. There is no set rule as to how long a Warning/Advisory cold take. There is always the possibility that a situation may require an immediate mandatory evacuation without an evacuation warning/advisory. Please make sure that you prepare to evacuate at a moment’s notice having your belongings ready, including pets and/or other animals. Know the routes you wish to take, by pre planning. Information as to how to plan for an evacuation can be obtained by calling the Red Cross at (805) 450-5921. If you leave your home during an Evacuation Warning/Advisory, you may not be allowed back to your home if it turns into a Mandatory Evacuation.
Mandatory Evacutation: Evacuate your home immediately. Once a mandatory evacuation has been ordered please evacuate your home immediately.
•Once you have left your home you will not be allowed back until the danger has passed.
•Emergency vehicles will be entering the area. Obey all directions given by law enforcement and fire personnel.
Fire Status:
•At approximately 1:45 p.m. a fire began in the Cathedral Peak area. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
•The fire response is being administered by a Unified Command consisting of the Santa Barbara Fire Department, Santa Barbara County Fire Department, Montecito Fire, and the US Forest Service.
•A large animal evacuation center has been established at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara.
•A small animal evacuation shelter has been established by the Humane Society on Overpass Road. For more information call 681-4332.
Evacuation Map: http://www.keyt.com/home/ticker/44422992.html
(show/hide changes)Thu May 07 01:54:25 +0000 2009 by LTel:name: KEYT3 - Jesusita Wildfire (5/09) Media Information -> KEYT3 - Jesusita Wildfire (5/09) Updates/Evacuations/Road Closures/Shelter
notes: :30 p.m. UPDATE: The Jesusita Fire has over run it's perimeter and in now burning into the Mission Canyon and San Roque Canyon areas of Santa Barbara. At this time there is no containment, and multiple structures have been lost. KEYT has received confirmed reports that homes in the Palomino Road area have burned. KEY News will continue to monitor this breaking news situation.
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The Jesusita Fire is now at 196 acres in size. Fire officials downgraded the acreage after reassessing the fire from the air this morning.
The public can call the Jesusita Call Center at 681-5197.
Residents with any information about how the fire may have started can call a fire tipline at 686-5074.
Red Cross has set up a Red Cross Shelter at Dos Pueblos High School, located at 7266 Alameda Avenue in Goleta.
The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department has issued the following MANDATORY evacuation order for the following areas due to the changing conditions of the Jesusita Fire.
MANDATORY EVACUATIONS
•The mandatory evacuation order has been expanded to include: San Roque and Foothill Road South to State Street (Western boundary), from State Street to Micheltorena, Micheltorena North to the end of the road extending to Alameda Padre Serra.
•The overall mandatory evacuation order areas now includes: Morada Lane (Western boundary) and Ontare North to Camino Cielo, Foothill Road and Morada to San Roque, San Roque South to State Street (Western boundary), State Street to Micheltorena, Micheltorena North to the end of the road, extending to Alameda Padre Serra, Alameda Padre Serra East to Sycamore Canyon Road (Eastern boundary), North on Sycamore Canyon to HWY 192 West to El Cielito.
EVACUATION WARNINGS
•The evacuation warning area has expanded and now includes: La Cumbre Road (Western boundary) to State Street, State Street to De La Vina, De La Vina to Anapamu, Anapamu to Anacapa, Anacapa South to De La Guerra, De La Guerra to Milpas, Milpas to Montecito Street, Montecito Street to Alameda Padre Serra
Road closures are in effect at:
•Mission Canyon and Tunnel Roads
•Montrose and Tunnel Roads
•Las Encinitas and Mission Canyon Roads
•Alameda Padre Serra and Los Olivos
•Mountain Drive and Mission Canyon Road
•Laguna St. at Los Olivos
•Los Olivos and Garden Street
•Foothill Road (Highway 192) and Mission Canyon Road
What do “Evacuation Warning/Advisory” and “Mandatory Evacuation Order” Mean?
Evacuation Warning/Advisory: Residents are strongly encouraged to make arrangements to leave their homes and seek shelter out of the advisory area. Evacuation Warnings/Advisories can turn into a Mandatory Evacuation at a moment’s notice. There is no set rule as to how long a Warning/Advisory cold take. There is always the possibility that a situation may require an immediate mandatory evacuation without an evacuation warning/advisory. Please make sure that you prepare to evacuate at a moment’s notice having your belongings ready, including pets and/or other animals. Know the routes you wish to take, by pre planning. Information as to how to plan for an evacuation can be obtained by calling the Red Cross at (805) 450-5921. If you leave your home during an Evacuation Warning/Advisory, you may not be allowed back to your home if it turns into a Mandatory Evacuation.
Mandatory Evacutation: Evacuate your home immediately. Once a mandatory evacuation has been ordered please evacuate your home immediately.
•Once you have left your home you will not be allowed back until the danger has passed.
•Emergency vehicles will be entering the area. Obey all directions given by law enforcement and fire personnel.
Fire Status:
•At approximately 1:45 p.m. a fire began in the Cathedral Peak area. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
•The fire response is being administered by a Unified Command consisting of the Santa Barbara Fire Department, Santa Barbara County Fire Department, Montecito Fire, and the US Forest Service.
•A large animal evacuation center has been established at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara.
•A small animal evacuation shelter has been established by the Humane Society on Overpass Road. For more information call 681-4332.
-> :30 p.m. UPDATE: The Jesusita Fire has over run it's perimeter and in now burning into the Mission Canyon and San Roque Canyon areas of Santa Barbara. At this time there is no containment, and multiple structures have been lost. KEYT has received confirmed reports that homes in the Palomino Road area have burned. KEY News will continue to monitor this breaking news situation.
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The Jesusita Fire is now at 196 acres in size. Fire officials downgraded the acreage after reassessing the fire from the air this morning.
The public can call the Jesusita Call Center at 681-5197.
Residents with any information about how the fire may have started can call a fire tipline at 686-5074.
Red Cross has set up a Red Cross Shelter at Dos Pueblos High School, located at 7266 Alameda Avenue in Goleta.
The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department has issued the following MANDATORY evacuation order for the following areas due to the changing conditions of the Jesusita Fire.
MANDATORY EVACUATIONS
•The mandatory evacuation order has been expanded to include: San Roque and Foothill Road South to State Street (Western boundary), from State Street to Micheltorena, Micheltorena North to the end of the road extending to Alameda Padre Serra.
•The overall mandatory evacuation order areas now includes: Morada Lane (Western boundary) and Ontare North to Camino Cielo, Foothill Road and Morada to San Roque, San Roque South to State Street (Western boundary), State Street to Micheltorena, Micheltorena North to the end of the road, extending to Alameda Padre Serra, Alameda Padre Serra East to Sycamore Canyon Road (Eastern boundary), North on Sycamore Canyon to HWY 192 West to El Cielito.
EVACUATION WARNINGS
•The evacuation warning area has expanded and now includes: La Cumbre Road (Western boundary) to State Street, State Street to De La Vina, De La Vina to Anapamu, Anapamu to Anacapa, Anacapa South to De La Guerra, De La Guerra to Milpas, Milpas to Montecito Street, Montecito Street to Alameda Padre Serra
Road closures are in effect at:
•Mission Canyon and Tunnel Roads
•Montrose and Tunnel Roads
•Las Encinitas and Mission Canyon Roads
•Alameda Padre Serra and Los Olivos
•Mountain Drive and Mission Canyon Road
•Laguna St. at Los Olivos
•Los Olivos and Garden Street
•Foothill Road (Highway 192) and Mission Canyon Road
What do “Evacuation Warning/Advisory” and “Mandatory Evacuation Order” Mean?
Evacuation Warning/Advisory: Residents are strongly encouraged to make arrangements to leave their homes and seek shelter out of the advisory area. Evacuation Warnings/Advisories can turn into a Mandatory Evacuation at a moment’s notice. There is no set rule as to how long a Warning/Advisory cold take. There is always the possibility that a situation may require an immediate mandatory evacuation without an evacuation warning/advisory. Please make sure that you prepare to evacuate at a moment’s notice having your belongings ready, including pets and/or other animals. Know the routes you wish to take, by pre planning. Information as to how to plan for an evacuation can be obtained by calling the Red Cross at (805) 450-5921. If you leave your home during an Evacuation Warning/Advisory, you may not be allowed back to your home if it turns into a Mandatory Evacuation.
Mandatory Evacutation: Evacuate your home immediately. Once a mandatory evacuation has been ordered please evacuate your home immediately.
•Once you have left your home you will not be allowed back until the danger has passed.
•Emergency vehicles will be entering the area. Obey all directions given by law enforcement and fire personnel.
Fire Status:
•At approximately 1:45 p.m. a fire began in the Cathedral Peak area. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
•The fire response is being administered by a Unified Command consisting of the Santa Barbara Fire Department, Santa Barbara County Fire Department, Montecito Fire, and the US Forest Service.
•A large animal evacuation center has been established at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara.
•A small animal evacuation shelter has been established by the Humane Society on Overpass Road. For more information call 681-4332.
Evacuation Map: http://www.keyt.com/home/ticker/44422992.html
(show/hide changes)Thu May 07 01:51:15 +0000 2009 by LTel:name: KEYT3 - Jesusita Wildfire Media Information -> KEYT3 - Jesusita Wildfire (5/09) Media Information
(show/hide changes)Thu May 07 01:50:50 +0000 2009 by LTel:notes: This media webpage has the most up to date/current news about the Jesusita Wildfire (5/09) -> :30 p.m. UPDATE: The Jesusita Fire has over run it's perimeter and in now burning into the Mission Canyon and San Roque Canyon areas of Santa Barbara. At this time there is no containment, and multiple structures have been lost. KEYT has received confirmed reports that homes in the Palomino Road area have burned. KEY News will continue to monitor this breaking news situation.
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The Jesusita Fire is now at 196 acres in size. Fire officials downgraded the acreage after reassessing the fire from the air this morning.
The public can call the Jesusita Call Center at 681-5197.
Residents with any information about how the fire may have started can call a fire tipline at 686-5074.
Red Cross has set up a Red Cross Shelter at Dos Pueblos High School, located at 7266 Alameda Avenue in Goleta.
The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department has issued the following MANDATORY evacuation order for the following areas due to the changing conditions of the Jesusita Fire.
MANDATORY EVACUATIONS
•The mandatory evacuation order has been expanded to include: San Roque and Foothill Road South to State Street (Western boundary), from State Street to Micheltorena, Micheltorena North to the end of the road extending to Alameda Padre Serra.
•The overall mandatory evacuation order areas now includes: Morada Lane (Western boundary) and Ontare North to Camino Cielo, Foothill Road and Morada to San Roque, San Roque South to State Street (Western boundary), State Street to Micheltorena, Micheltorena North to the end of the road, extending to Alameda Padre Serra, Alameda Padre Serra East to Sycamore Canyon Road (Eastern boundary), North on Sycamore Canyon to HWY 192 West to El Cielito.
EVACUATION WARNINGS
•The evacuation warning area has expanded and now includes: La Cumbre Road (Western boundary) to State Street, State Street to De La Vina, De La Vina to Anapamu, Anapamu to Anacapa, Anacapa South to De La Guerra, De La Guerra to Milpas, Milpas to Montecito Street, Montecito Street to Alameda Padre Serra
Road closures are in effect at:
•Mission Canyon and Tunnel Roads
•Montrose and Tunnel Roads
•Las Encinitas and Mission Canyon Roads
•Alameda Padre Serra and Los Olivos
•Mountain Drive and Mission Canyon Road
•Laguna St. at Los Olivos
•Los Olivos and Garden Street
•Foothill Road (Highway 192) and Mission Canyon Road
What do “Evacuation Warning/Advisory” and “Mandatory Evacuation Order” Mean?
Evacuation Warning/Advisory: Residents are strongly encouraged to make arrangements to leave their homes and seek shelter out of the advisory area. Evacuation Warnings/Advisories can turn into a Mandatory Evacuation at a moment’s notice. There is no set rule as to how long a Warning/Advisory cold take. There is always the possibility that a situation may require an immediate mandatory evacuation without an evacuation warning/advisory. Please make sure that you prepare to evacuate at a moment’s notice having your belongings ready, including pets and/or other animals. Know the routes you wish to take, by pre planning. Information as to how to plan for an evacuation can be obtained by calling the Red Cross at (805) 450-5921. If you leave your home during an Evacuation Warning/Advisory, you may not be allowed back to your home if it turns into a Mandatory Evacuation.
Mandatory Evacutation: Evacuate your home immediately. Once a mandatory evacuation has been ordered please evacuate your home immediately.
•Once you have left your home you will not be allowed back until the danger has passed.
•Emergency vehicles will be entering the area. Obey all directions given by law enforcement and fire personnel.
Fire Status:
•At approximately 1:45 p.m. a fire began in the Cathedral Peak area. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
•The fire response is being administered by a Unified Command consisting of the Santa Barbara Fire Department, Santa Barbara County Fire Department, Montecito Fire, and the US Forest Service.
•A large animal evacuation center has been established at the Earl Warren Showgrounds in Santa Barbara.
•A small animal evacuation shelter has been established by the Humane Society on Overpass Road. For more information call 681-4332.
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