Articles by author: Christina Atchison

MONTECITO, CA – In preparation for wildfire, the Montecito Fire Department works in collaboration with identified neighborhoods to assist residents in improving community defensible space. Montecito Fire Department’s annual Neighborhood Chipping Program will begin February 14, 2022.

A Tsunami Advisory has been issued for the CA Coast, including the Santa Barbara County South Coast.

Smoke may be visible across the South Coast due to pile burning. Today (Jan. 11) is a permissive burn day in parts of Santa Barbara County.

MONTECITO, CA – As we step into 2022, Montecito Fire would like to share with the community our 2021 Annual Report.

MONTECITO, CA – As we approach the fourth anniversary of the 1/9 Debris Flow, our community will once again come together for a commemorative ceremony, Raising Our Light, on Sunday, January 9 at 6:30 p.m. In consideration of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Raising Our Light ceremony will take place virtually and be available to watch through multiple live-streaming platforms.

Another storm system will impact our area through New Year's Eve. Here’s the latest forecast information from our National Weather Service LA/Oxnard partners:

Our great partners at the National Weather Service LA/Oxnard office just updated us on the incoming rain.

We’ve received significant rain across the South Coast over the last 24 hours.

Rain is on the way! We have everything you need to know to prepare for the storm:

MONTECITO, CA – In preparation for the winter season, the Montecito Fire Department will host a community meeting on storm preparedness December 9, 2021 at 6 p.m. at Montecito Union School.