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Rey Fire Incident Update
Rey Fire Update
Current Situation: Last night the fire was active in the upper Mono drainage and Ogilvy Ranch area until
approximately 3 a.m. when the marine layer settled in.
Rey Fire Incident Update
Rey Fire Incident Update
Rey Fire Incident Update
Rey Fire Incident Update
Santa Barbara, Calif., August 23, 2016, 8:00 a.m.�For Immediate Release.
The fire remains active, spreading primarily to the east and north. The fire moderated overnight as good humidity recoveries aided in slowing the rate of spread.
Rey Fire Incident Update
Rey Fire Incident Update
Rey Fire Incident Update
Santa Barbara, Calif., August 22, 2016, 8:00 a.m.�For Immediate Release.
Crews made significant progress yesterday and secured the containment line at the western flank of the Rey Fire and Horse Canyon, giving firefighters a secure anchor point to work from.
The Drought And Tree Mortality In Montecito
The Montecito Fire Protection District is aware that more and more trees are showing signs of severe stress due to the continuing drought. Most alarming is the number of dead trees showing up throughout the District. The diminishing ground moisture, and in some cases completely dried soil conditions, have weakened the defense systems of our native oaks and ornamental pines. Even the hardiest of the tree specimens, eucalyptus trees, are starting to die.