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UPDATE: DEBRIS REMOVAL AND CLEAN-UP IN MONTECITO, CARPINTERIA AND SURROUNDING AREAS

EVACUATION ORDER LIFTED FOR ADDITIONAL AREAS OF MONTECITO AT NOON TODAY

Evacuation Order and Warnings lifted for parts of Montecito 01/24/2018 at 12:00

Evacuation Order and Warnings lifted for parts of Montecito 01/23/2018 at 12:00

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. � The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District issued an Air Quality Warning for Santa Barbara County. Smoke and ash from the Thomas Fire burning in Ventura County is affecting local air quality, and conditions may continue over the next several days.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the south coast of Santa Barbara, including Montecito from Sunday, December 3rd at 6:00 PM through to Monday, December 4th at 6:00 AM.

The 6th annual Season of Hope food and toy drive is underway. KSBY has teamed up once again with local non-profit organizations, fire departments and several businesses for the community-wide event. The Montecito Fire Protection District is now accepting donations of non-perishable foods and NEW, UNWRAPPED toys at either of our two fire stations.

For most, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. From testing family recipes to decorating cakes and cookies, everyone enjoys being part of the preparations.
So keeping fire safety top of mind in the kitchen during this joyous but hectic time is important, especially when there is a lot of activity and people at home. As you start preparing your holiday schedule and organizing that large family feast, remember, by following a few simple safety tips you can enjoy time with your loved ones and keep yourself and your family safer from fire.

The National Weather Service has issued a critical weather event for the Santa Barbara south coast, including Montecito from Saturday through Tuesday evening. The current wind will continue and increase through Tuesday. The highest temperatures are anticipated Monday, October 23, and Tuesday, October 24. Temperatures will be near or in excess of 100 degrees, with lows in the 70�s to low 80�s. An elevated sense of awareness is imperative during extreme weather situations.

The National Weather Service has issued a critical weather event for the Santa Barbara south coast, including Montecito from Saturday through Tuesday evening. The current wind will continue and increase through Tuesday. The highest temperatures are anticipated Monday, October 23, and Tuesday, October 24. Temperatures will be near or in excess of 100 degrees, with lows in the 70�s to low 80�s. An elevated sense of awareness is imperative during extreme weather situations.