MONTECITO, CA – The Montecito Fire Department responded to the 500 block of Picacho Lane just after 2:30 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2026 following a report of a structure fire.

Firefighters arrived on scene to extremely heavy smoke conditions and located the main fire in the residence’s chimney and fireplace. Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire in the chimney but found fire had extended in the home’s walls and second-story attic space.

A second alarm was called to assist firefighters with extinguishing the structure fire.

One person was at the residence when the fire broke out and called 911. No one was injured.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Firefighters from Montecito Fire Department, Santa Barbara City Fire Department and Carpinteria-Summerland Fire Department responded to the incident. Law enforcement officers from Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office and California Highway Patrol also assisted with scene safety and traffic control in the area.

Community members are asked to avoid the area as mitigation efforts are expected to continue into the late afternoon and evening hours.