Press Releases
Montecito Fire asks community to prepare for winter storm season
Video messaging campaign aims to help residents prepare for predicted El Niño storm events
Series of Storms to Produce Impacts Across the South Coast
Possible Public Safety Power Shutoff for parts of Montecito Oct. 11-12, 2023
POSSIBLE PUBLIC SAFETY POWER SHUTOFF: Southern California Edison is considering a Public Safety Power Shutoff that would affect up to 1,900 customers in Santa Barbara County, including Montecito.
9/11 Remembrance Ceremonies to be held at Montecito Fire Stations
On September 11, 2023 the Montecito Fire Department will hold a brief remembrance ceremony at both Fire Station 91 and Fire Station 92. Community members are welcome to gather with our firefighters at either fire station for a bell ringing, moment of silence, and lowering of the flag to honor the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001.
Santa Barbara Front Country fire ban in effect as San Ysidro and Romero Trail closures continue
Los Padres National Forest officials today reminded visitors that an open fire ban remains in effect for the Santa Barbara front country while trail closures have been extended for the Old Romero Road (26W25), Romero Canyon Trail (26W14), and San Ysidro Trail (26W15 Singletrack) through August 31, 2023, as storm damage repairs continue.
Independence Day Reminder - All Fireworks are Illegal in Montecito
Wildfire Preparedness Community Meeting to be held June 28, 2023
Fire engine temporarily placed in service south of Highway 101
High Fire Season in Santa Barbara County effective June 5, 2023
MONTECITO, CA – The Santa Barbara County Fire Department, in conjunction with all local fire jurisdictions including Montecito, has declared June 5 as the start of the 2023 High Fire Season for all areas of Santa Barbara County.