Select Roads Reopened as Lake Fire Reaches 34 Percent Containment (2024)

Update by the edhat staff
6:00 p.m., July 14, 2024

The Lake Fire is now 38,523 acres with 34% containment and as of Sunday evening. Evacuation orders and warnings remain the same as Saturday but road closures have been updated.

North Zone Fire Report:Firefighters were able to make good progress as increased humidity and cooler temperatures reduced fire activity. On the north portion of the fire perimeter, the fire continues to slowly back down to the Sisquoc River and crews are working close to the fire’s edge. A new “spike camp” is situated in this area for firefighters. Around Zaca Ridge, spot fires near Davey Brown and Ranger Peak are being contained and tied into the main fire.

South Zone Fire Report:There was an increase in humidity overnight which brought a decrease in activity over the Lake Fire. There were some uphill runs of the fire in the early part of the evening. High temperatures are expected to rise to the mid-80s to lower 90s Sunday.

Forecast Report for Sunday: There will be a gradual transition back to a WNW flow pattern with a return to mostly clear skies as monsoonal moisture wanes. High temperatures rise into the mid-80s to near 90. General winds will be out of the WNW at 5-10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph during the afternoon hours.

Donations: We appreciate the outpouring of support from the community. We ask that any donations or volunteer efforts be directed to local food banks to assist the community and those displaced by fire. Lake Fire Incident Command Posts can not accept donations.

Updated Lake Fire Area Closure: The Los Padres National Forest has increased the area closure for lands affected by the Lake Fire. View theClosure Order&Closure Order Map.This will remain in effect until August 18, 2024, or until revised or rescinded.

Smoke: The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) have updated the Air Quality Alert which includes the Santa Ynez Valley and other areas in proximity to the Lake Fire.

Evacuation Areas: The Santa Barbara County Sherrif has reduced some of the Evacuation orders and warnings: See the most recent updates:https://www.readysbc.org/4275/Lake-Fire-Incident—July-2024 Register for emergency alerts at ReadySBC.org.

Road Closures: Visit theCounty Road Closure Mapfor more details.

· Happy Canyon Road at the Forest Service Boundary

· Figueroa Mountain Road at 1/2 mile north of Highway 154

· Calzada Avenue and Brinkerhofff Avenue at Roblar

#LakeFire July 13 Daily Update
Size at time of update: 37,872 acres
Containment: 19%
Personnel: 3,418
Full Incident Details: https://t.co/dHwo15UbfR
Photos: Manzana Schoolhouse structure wrap July 10. The building is well protected from the Lake Fire. pic.twitter.com/gNNJNAxwM0
— Los Padres NF (@LosPadresNF) July 14, 2024

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Update by the edhat staff
7:00 p.m., July 13, 2024

The Lake Fire is now 37,872 acres with 19% containment and as of Saturday evening, evacuation orders and warnings have been adjusted.

Effective Saturday, July 13, 2024, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has issued the following changes to EVACUATION ORDERS AND EVACUATION WARNINGS:

Evacuation Orders DOWNGRADED to EVACUATION WARNINGS for:
- The area north of Chamberlin Ranch and properties located southwest of the 5200 block of Figueroa Mountain Road. This excludes the area to the east of Lisque Creek and north of the Sedgwick Reserve facilities, which remains in Evacuation Order.
- The Woodstock community and eastern parts of Oak Trail Estates.
- The area of KP Ranch west of Alisos Road, and includes parts of Estelle Vineyard Drive, Santa Agueda Creek, and Brinkerhoff Avenue.
Evacuation Warnings CANCELLED for:

The area east of Highway 154, north of Armour Ranch Road/Secretariate St, west of Alisos Rd, and south of the Woodstock and KP Ranch.
The area east of Figueroa Mountain Road, north of Highway 154, west of Calzada Ave/W Oak Trail Rd and south of Woodstock Rd.

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CAUTION: Exercise caution while driving back home as public safety and utility vehicles continue to conduct operations in the area.

For persons in the areas described above:

If your animals were evacuated and being housed with Santa Barbara County Animal Services or at the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Grounds, please retrieve them as soon as you are able.

A reminder for those persons now under an Evacuation Warning, you are still asked to be prepared to leave, if needed. Leave if you feel unsafe at any point. People with disabilities and people with large animals should consider remaining out of the evacuation warning area until the warning is cancelled.
Once a wildfire has burned through an area, many dangers may remain. Please exercise safety precautions when returning to your home. Find information about ash cleanup and more, by visiting the ReadySBC Recovery section. Packets with this information will also be made available at key locations in the community and will be listed at ReadySBC.org.

If you find any of these conditions:
- Fire or other emergencies, stay away and call 911
- Damaged utilities, report them to your local utility

For questions, please call the County Call Center at 1(833) 688-5551. The Call Center is open from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily.

All previously issued EVACUATION WARNINGS and EVACUATION ORDERS remain in effect and may be reviewed at Lake Fire Incident – July 2024 | Incendio Lake | Santa Barbara County, CA – Official Website (readysbc.org).

Residents can utilize the Santa Barbara County 2024 LAKE FIRE Incident Map to type in their address to see if their property falls within the highlighted areas. All residents in evacuation warning areas should remain vigilant.

Evacuation warning and order areas may continue to change while Lake Fire conditions evolve. Stay connected to official sources to keep informed.

FIRE ACTIVITY

North Zone Fire Activity:On the north portion of the fire perimeter, the fire continues to slowly back down to the Sisquoc River. Due to increased humidity, fire behavior today will be subdued, allowing crews to work closer to the fire edge. The fire continues to be more active in the Davey Brown area, Ranger Peak and Goat Rock areas. The fire is moving as planned to the established control lines, with crews focusing on any spot fires escaping those lines. Ground crews continue to work with various aircraft as needed to assist with suppression tactics.

South Zone Fire Activity:Firefighters continue to make good progress mopping up hot spots and strengthening control lines on the Lake Fire. Firefighters have conducted firing operations to create a buffer zone in areas of the fire, and they continue to strengthen control lines, identifying and extinguishing any remaining hot spots within the fire perimeter. Today, crews continue to actively fight fire while working on strengthening containment and control lines.

Forecast for Saturday:A 10-20% chance of mainly dry thunderstorms through the day capable of producing lightning strikes along with gusty outflow winds. Otherwise partly cloudy skies and slightly cooler with highs in the upper 80s to upper 90s. General winds Southwest 6-12 mph with gusts 20-25 mph but much stronger gusts possible with thunderstorm outflows.

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Update by the edhat staff
1:00 p.m., July 12, 2024

The Lake Fire is now 36,707 acres with 16% containment. Incident Command has adjusted the evacuation orders and warnings, see below.

Evacuation Order & Warnings Updates– as of July 12, 1:00pm

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Fire perimeter advisem*nt: Please note that fire maps indicate the general burn area but do not detail the measures being taken to protect buildings and homes. Even if a building or home is within the marked fire perimeter, it doesn’t necessarily mean it has been damaged or destroyed. These maps are preliminary and may be updated.

Evacuation Warning upgraded to EVACUATION ORDER– The area of KP Ranch west of Alisos Road, and includes parts of Estelle Vineyard Dr., Santa Agueda Creek, and Brinkerhoff Ave.

Evacuation Order downgraded to EVACUATION WARNING– Properties between the 5200-6600 blocks of Foxen Canyon Rd.

The following areas are under an EVACUATION ORDER:

Fire Activity and Status Report

INCIDENT FACTS

Acres: 36,707
Containment: 16%
Structures Threatened: 794
Structures Destroyed: 3
Structures Damaged: 1
Civilian Injuries: 0
Firefighter Injuries: 5
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Firefighter Fatalities: 0

North Zone Fire Activity:On the north end, the fire continues to slowly back down to the Sisquoc River.Fire crews have spent several days preparing this area to hold the fire at the river. The fire is slowly working its way down Lion Canyon. To the east, the fire continues to hold along Zaca Ridge. On the south end, the fire continues to actively move south and east through the Davey Brown area, Ranger Peak and Goat Rock areas. Once holding lines are secure, tactical firing operations will be used in the coming days to reduce burnable fuels ahead of the fire. Ground crews continue to work with various aircraft as needed to assist with suppression tactics.

South Zone Fire Activity:Firefighters have conducted firing operations to create a buffer zone in areas of the fire, and they continue to strengthen control lines, identifying and extinguishing any remaining hot spots within the fire perimeter. Today, crews continue to actively fight fire while working on strengthening containment and control lines.

Forecast for Friday: No significant changes are expected. Winds will remain in a westerly direction, with speeds generally light at 5-10 mph and gusts up to 15 mph, with some local gusts reaching 25 mph on ridges above 3500 feet. Afternoon highs will return to the 90s to near 100, with relative humidity values dropping to 10-20%.

Los Padres National Forest recreation areas with the Santa Barbara and Santa Lucia Ranger Districts may be impacted by smoke and ash from the Lake Fire. A portion of the Los Padres NF is closed, please refer to the Closure order and Closure map for further information.

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Update by the edhat staff
1:00 p.m., July 11, 2024

The Lake Fire has reached 34,015 acres with 16% contained with 793 structures threatened.

The Unified Command announced the fire is now split into a North and South Zone as the fire expands in acreage and personnel, with two fire camps to support firefighting efforts.

An excessive heat warning continues with temperatures reaching 106 degrees on the fire line yesterday. Safety of firefighters and rapid medical response remains the top priority. Expect smoke over the fire today.

North Zone Fire Activity: The Lake Fire has not crossed Happy Canyon Road as crews hold the fire. The Davy Brown area has moderate fire behavior. Ground crews are doing good work in efforts to manage fire spread around the Sisquoc River Drainage. Tactical firing operations are working well to reduce burnable fuels ahead of the fire and continue today. Ground crews are working with various aircraft today to help with suppression tactics.

South North Zone Fire Activity: The fire has now been divided into two zones, the North Zone led by CIIMT13 with USFS and the South Zone led by IMT5 with CAL Fire. The purpose of zoning the fire is to ensure strategic, logistical, and operational functions are met; as this fire has grown in complexity. Today, crews continue to actively fight fire while working on strengthening containment and control lines.

Tactical firing operations will continue over the next couple of days on the south and south-east side of the fire to control fire spread. A large spot fire crossed the line Wednesday, but is being tied back via dozer line to the planned control lines. Westerly winds are assisting firefighters in keeping the fire from moving west toward ranches and communities.

Crews will be continuing to improve primary and contingency lines in the northern portion of the fire area with the intent of burning out along certain portions to create solid control lines. Along much of the east portions of the fire, little growth has been seen as the fire moves into the 2007 Zaca Fire scar.

The fire has now been divided into two zones, the North Zone led by CIIMT13 with USFS and the South Zone led by IMT5 with CAL Fire. The purpose of zoning the fire is to ensure strategic, logistical, and operational functions are met; as this fire has grown in complexity.

Forecast for Thursday: No significant changes are expected. Winds will shift to a more westerly direction, with speeds generally light at 5-10 mph and gusts up to 15 mph, with some local gusts reaching 25 mph on ridges above 3500 feet. Afternoon highs will return to the 90s, with relative humidity values dropping to 10-20%.

Approximately 2,166 people within the evacuation warnings and order areas have been impacted by this fire.

INCIDENT FACTS

Acres: 34,015
Containment: 16%
Structures Threatened: 793
Structures Destroyed: 0
Structures Damaged: 6
Civilian Injuries: 0
Firefighter Injuries: 4
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Firefighter Fatalities: 0

Evacuation Orders and Warnings

The following areas are under an EVACUATION ORDER:

The area east of La Brea Creek and Forest Route 10N06, south of the Los Padres National Forest boundary, and north of the Sisquoc River
Woodstock (Areas north of Calzada Ave, east of E. Oak Trail Rd., west of Happy Canyon, and south of the Sisquoc River)
Goat Rock Areas (Area of Goat Rock, east of Figueroa Creek, north of the US Forest Service entrance at Happy Canyon Road, and south of Cachuma Mountain)
SB Ranger area (remote forest area east of Goat Rock)
Parts of the Figueroa Mountain area as follows: south of Tunnel House at Sisquoc River, east of Figueroa Creek, north of the southern end of Cachuma Mountain, and west of Los Padres National Forest areas
All areas from Figueroa Mountain Road at Junction Camp (including Tunnel Rd) to Chamberlin Ranch and all areas from Zaca Lake Rd at Foxen Canyon Road north to the Sisquoc River including east of Foxen Canyon Road to the 9000 block.

The following areas are under an EVACUATION WARNING:

Area east of Kelly Canyon, north of Sisquoc River, west of La Brea Creek and Forest Route 10N06, and south of the Los Padres National Forest.
Area starting at the south end of Cachuma Creek, northeast of Santa Cruz Creek to Santa Cruz Peak, west through Grand Spring, and to the northern part of Cachuma Creek.
Area east and north of Alisos Rd (L-shaped road), west of Cachuma Creek, and south of the US Forest Service entrance at Happy Canyon Road.
Area east of Highway 154, north of Armour Ranch Road/Secretariate St, west of Alisos Rd, and south of the Woodstock area.
Area east of Figueroa Mountain Road, north of Highway 154, west of Calzada Ave/W Oak Trail Rd and south of Woodstock Rd.

Note: Highway 154 is not within the Evacuation Warning and remains open at this time.

For additional information regarding evacuation shelters, and other information related to the Lake Fire, contact theSanta Barbara County Call Centerat(833) 688-5551.

Road Closures

CLICK HEREfor a map of the most current Road Closures:

Happy Canyon Road:Closed at forest boundary due to Lake Fire.
Foxen Canyon Road:Closed at Zaca Station Road and Tepusquet Road due to Lake Fire.
Figueroa Mountain Road:Closed at Midland School due ot Lake Fire.
Old San Marcos Road:Closed due to Caltrans closure of Highway 154.
Calzada Avenue at Roblar
Brinkerhoff Avenue at Roblar

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Update by the edhat staff
9:30 p.m., July 10, 2024

As of Wednesday evening the Lake Fire has reached 29,187 acres with 16% containment. There are currently 590 structures threatened with four damaged, three damaged recreation residences and one damaged out building.

Today, crews extinguished hot spots, improved containment lines along the northeaster perimeter. Tactical firing operations went well ahead of the fire to control fire spread. The firing operation on the southeaster edge of the fire perimeter went as fire behavior analysts planned. This firing operation will keep the fire from impacting communities south of the fire in Los Olivos.

The fire perimeter is approximately 8 to 9 miles from Los Olivos.Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office has reported the fire has impacted approximately 1,165 people in the evacuation warning and 441 people in the evacuation order areas.

On Tuesday night the fire continued to burn, with crews going direct to ensure it remained within contingency lines. However, the U.S. Forest Service called it a “quiet night.”

There have been some firefighter injuries but they were not life threatening. Medical response has been quick and effective as firefighter safety remains the top priority. An excessive heat warning continues in the fire area.

Evacuation orders and road closures remain the same as below (July 9).

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INCIDENT FACTS

Acres: 28,987
Containment: 16%
Structures Threatened: 590
Structures Destroyed: 0
Structures Damaged: 4
Civilian Injuries: 0
Firefighter Injuries: 4
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Firefighter Fatalities: 0

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Update by the edhat staff
3:00 p.m., July 9, 2024

On Tuesday afternoon, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office issued updated EVACUATION ORDERS and EVACUATION WARNINGS due to threats to life and safety caused by the Lake Fire. (see below)

Overnight aviation resources with Santa Barbara County were able to make water drops to prevent the fire from making significant growth. Fire activity continued in the overnight hours in the wilderness area on the east side of the fire footprint. It resulted in significant smoke and expanded evacuation orders for remote areas.

The main priority is to prevent the fire from moving toward communities to the south. There is a Red Flag Warning issued for the fire area with strong winds, potential for longer fire spotting distances along with hot, dry conditions. Damage assessments are ongoing as crews locate any structures impacted by the fire.

EVACUATION ORDERS

View theSanta Barbara County 2024 LAKE FIRE Incident Mapto see if your property falls within the highlighted areas.

EVACUATION ORDER:Parts of the Figueroa Mountain area, south of Tunnel House at Sisquoc River, east of Figueroa Creek, north of the southern end of Cachuma Mountain, and west of Los Padres National Forest areas.
EVACUATION WARNING has been issuedfor the identified properties and parcels north of Calzada Ave, east of E. Oak Trail Rd, west of Happy Canyon, and south of the Sisquoc River areas.
EVACUATION WARNING is still in effectfor the areas north of Zaca Lake Road, east of Foxen Canyon Road, and from the 9000 block and north to the Sisquoc River (including Rancho Sisquoc).
EVACUATION WARNING upgraded to EVACUATION ORDERfor all areas from Figueroa Mountain Road at Junction Camp (including Tunnel Rd) to Chamberlin Ranch and all areas from Zaca Lake Rd at Foxen Canyon Road north to the Sisquoc River including east of Foxen Canyon Road to the 9000 block.
EVACUATION WARNING upgraded to EVACUATION ORDERfor the area of Goat Rock, east of Figueroa Creek, north of the U.S. Forest Service entrance at Happy Canyon Road, and south of Cachuma Mountain
ALL EVACUATION WARNINGS and EVACUATION ORDERS in effect may be reviewed atLake Fire Incident – July 2024 | Incendio Lake | Santa Barbara County, CA – Official Website (readysbc.org)
Sheltering support call 805-678-3073; Animal evacuations call 805-698-0212.
Are you a farmer or rancher, and need limited access to your property? Learn about theSanta Barbara Ag Pass Program. Advanced registration and training required.

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ROAD CLOSURES

Happy Canyon Road at the Forest Service Boundary
Foxen Canyon Road at the Zaca Station Road and Alisos Canyon Road
Figueroa Mountain Road at 1/2 mile from Hwy 154.
Calzada Avenue at Roblar.
Old San Marcos Road closed due to Highway 154 closure

AREA CLOSURE:The Los Padres National Forest has issued an area closure for lands affected by the Lake Fire. View theClosure Order Map.

Note: Highway 154 is not within the Evacuation Warning area and remains open at this time.

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WEATHER

ARed Flag Warning is in effect with strong winds, potential for longer fire spotting distances along with hot, dry conditions. Due to the inversion layers, it is 40 to 50 degrees warmer above the 2000′ level than it is along the lower, coastal areas. This warmer, dry, and windy weather will result in increased fire growth relative to previous days.

INCIDENT FACTS

Acres: 26,986
Containment: 12%
Structures Threatened: 500
Structures Destroyed: 0
Structures Damaged: 1
Civilian Injuries: 0
Firefighter Injuries: 3
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Firefighter Fatalities: 0

Operations Update from the U.S. National Forest Service for July 9, 2024 with California Complex Incident Management Team 13. #2024LakeFire #LakeFire pic.twitter.com/GS61dWZYqs
— Santa Barbara County (@countyofsb) July 9, 2024

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Update by the edhat staff
10:00 a.m., July 9, 2024

Public Information Officers return to Santa Ynez today and will place fire information at key locations. Firefighter safety and quick medical response to illness or injury remains the top priority as crews are on the watch out for heat exhaustion and are working in hazardous terrain.

Evacuation orders and road closures remain the same as below.

INCIDENT FACTS

Acres: 26,176
Containment: 12%
Structures Threatened: 500
Structures Destroyed: 0
Structures Damaged: 1
Civilian Injuries: 0
Firefighter Injuries: 3
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Firefighter Fatalities: 0

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Update by the edhat staff
9:00 p.m., July 8, 2024

On Monday evening authorities expanded evacuation orders and warnings due to threats to life and safety caused by the Lake Fire.

A smoke column was visible much of the day as a result of the Lake Fire burning up Figueroa Mountain around the day use area. There was not significant fire growth today because crews went direct with extinguishing spot fires.

A Red Flag Warning is issued for the fire area tomorrow (Tuesday) from 12:00pm to 9:00 pm. Low relative humidities will continue to challenge firefighters.

EVACUATION ORDERS

View theSanta Barbara County 2024 LAKE FIRE Incident Mapto see if your property falls within the highlighted areas.

The Sheriff’s Office has issued anEVACUATION ORDERfor parts of the Figueroa Mountain area as follows: south of Tunnel House at Sisquoc River, east of Figueroa Creek, north of the southern end of Cachuma Mountain, and west of Los Padres National Forest areas, due to the Lake Fire. Leave the area immediately.
The Sheriff’s Office has issued anEVACUATION WARNINGfor the area of Goat Rock, east of Figueroa Creek, north of the US Forest Service entrance at Happy Canyon Road, and south of Cachuma Mountain due to the Lake Fire.
EVACUATION WARNING has been issuedfor the identified properties and parcels north of Calzada Ave, east of E. Oak Trail Rd, west of Happy Canyon, and south of the Sisquoc River areas.
EVACUATION WARNING is still in effectfor the areas north of Zaca Lake Road, east of Foxen Canyon Road, and from the 9000 block and north to the Sisquoc River (including Rancho Sisquoc).
EVACUATION WARNING upgraded to EVACUATION ORDERfor all areas from Figueroa Mountain Road at Junction Camp (including Tunnel Rd) to Chamberlin Ranch and all areas from Zaca Lake Rd at Foxen Canyon Road north to the Sisquoc River including east of Foxen Canyon Road to the 9000 block.
ALL EVACUATION WARNINGS and EVACUATION ORDERSin effect may be reviewed atLake Fire Incident – July 2024 | Incendio Lake | Santa Barbara County, CA – Official Website (readysbc.org)External Link.

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ROAD CLOSURES

Happy Canyon Road: Closed at forest boundary due to Lake Fire.
Foxen Canyon Road: Closed at Zaca Station Road and Tepusquet Road due to Lake Fire.
Figueroa Mountain Road: Closed at Midland School due ot Lake Fire.
Old San Marcos Road: Closed due to Caltrans closure of Highway 154.
Brinkerhoff Ave at Roblar Ave

To sign-up or update your account for Santa Barbara County Alerts, please visit:Prepare | Santa Barbara County, CA – Official Website (readysbc.org)

INCIDENT FACTS

Acres: 21,763
Containment: 8%
Structures Threatened: 60
Structures Destroyed: 0
Structures Damaged: 1
Civilian Injuries: 0
Firefighter Injuries: 1
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Firefighter Fatalities: 0

#LakeFire: Figueroa Mtn. Rd. pic.twitter.com/ccmjkZiX4g
— Scott Safechuck (@SBCFireInfo) July 8, 2024

SHELTER

American Red Cross has opened a shelter at Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall – 1745 Mission Dr Solvang, CA 93463.

RESOURCES

For assistance with animal evacuations, please contact Santa Barbara County Animal Services at (805) 698-0212
For status of county roadways, visit County Public Works: https://www.countyofsb.org/2116/Road-Closures
Contact the Santa Barbara County Call Center at (833) 688-5551
Visit Lake Fire Incident – July 2024 | Incendio Lake | Santa Barbara County, CA – Official Website (readysbc.org)/

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Update by the edhat staff
11:00 a.m., July 8, 2024

The Lake Fire has now burned 20,320 acres and is 8% contained, as of Monday morning. The evacuation orders and warnings remain, see below for more information.

Overnight firefighters continued to construct containment lines along the southern fire perimeter. On the southwestern area of the fire, crews went direct to minimize fire growth and extinguish hot spots. Most of the fire ignition and growth continues along the southeast portion of the fire with fire growth continuing last night. The fire continues to burn in dry grass, brush, a timber.

Yesterday, aviation resources were able to limit fire growth, but were limited by poor visibility due to smoke. Additional fire growth is possible in the coming days with wind driving fire spread and record low moisture levels.

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Projected fire activity includes large growth and an increase in fire behavior. The fire will continue to spread to the southeast and in areas of available fuel. High-intensity burning, rapid rates of spread, torching/crowning, and mid-range spotting. Active fire growth and significant growth is expected Monday when the fire reaches slope reversals, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

In the next 24 hours, due to increased heat and decreased relative humidity, there is an additional increased chance of significant fire spread. Wind-driven to the south and upslope winds will continue to drive fire spread. In the next 48 hours, continued hot and dry weather combined with high fine fuel loading will result in continued fire spread, especially when slopes and wind align, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

Fire crews will be focused on life and property for their top priorities. They will be providing structure protection to values at risk. When they are able to construct fire line on the fires edge they will do so. They are also constructing fire line in locations where they find opportunities for successfully stopping the advancing fire.

EVACUATION ORDERS

View theSanta Barbara County 2024 LAKE FIRE Incident Mapto see if your property falls within the highlighted areas.

Effective Sunday July 7, the following areas have been updated for EVACUATION WARNINGS and EVACUATION ORDERS due to threats to life and safety caused by the Lake Fire.

EVACUATION WARNING has been issuedfor the identified properties and parcels north of Calzada Ave, east of E. Oak Trail Rd, west of Happy Canyon, and south of the Sisquoc River areas.
EVACUATION WARNING is still in effectfor the areas north of Zaca Lake Road, east of Foxen Canyon Road, and from the 9000 block and north to the Sisquoc River (including Rancho Sisquoc).
EVACUATION WARNING upgraded to EVACUATION ORDERfor all areas from Figueroa Mountain Road at Junction Camp (including Tunnel Rd) to Chamberlin Ranch and all areas from Zaca Lake Rd at Foxen Canyon Road north to the Sisquoc River including east of Foxen Canyon Road to the 9000 block.
ALL EVACUATION WARNINGS and EVACUATION ORDERS in effect may be reviewed atLake Fire Incident – July 2024 | Incendio Lake | Santa Barbara County, CA – Official Website (readysbc.org)
Sheltering support call 805-678-3073; Animal evacuations call 805-698-0212.
Are you a farmer or rancher, and need limited access to your property? Learn about theSanta Barbara Ag Pass Program. Advanced registration and training required.

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ROAD CLOSURES

Happy Canyon Road at the Forest Service Boundary
Foxen Canyon Road at the Zaca Station Road and Alisos Canyon Road
Figueroa Mountain Road at Midland School.

To sign-up or update your account for Santa Barbara County Alerts, please visit:Prepare | Santa Barbara County, CA – Official Website (readysbc.org)

INCIDENT FACTS

Acres: 20,320
Containment: 8%
Structures Threatened: 60
Structures Destroyed: 0
Structures Damaged: 1
Civilian Injuries: 0
Firefighter Injuries: 1
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Firefighter Fatalities: 0

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Update by the edhat staff
8:30 p.m., July 7, 2024

The Lake Fire has now burned 16,452 acres and is 8% contained, as of Sunday evening. There are approximately 1,000 firefighters assigned to the incident, along with a full complement of air resources. The fire is burning in grass, brush and timber in rugged terrain that is difficult for fire crews to access in certain areas.

Effective Sunday evening, are updates to the Evacuation Warnings and Orders due to threats to life and safety caused by the Lake Fire.

EVACUATION ORDERS –View theInteractive Esri Evacuation Map

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INCIDENT FACTS

Structures Threatened: 60
Structures Destroyed: 0
Structures Damaged: 1
Civilian Injuries: 0
Firefighter Injuries: 1
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Firefighter Fatalities: 0

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RESOURCES

For assistance with animal evacuations, please contact Santa Barbara County Animal Services at (805) 698-0212
For status of county roadways, visit County Public Works: https://www.countyofsb.org/2116/Road-Closures
Contact the Santa Barbara County Call Center at (833) 688-5551
Visit Lake Fire Incident – July 2024 | Incendio Lake | Santa Barbara County, CA – Official Website (readysbc.org)/

Update by the edhat staff
3:30 p.m., July 7, 2024

The Lake Fire is currently estimated at 16,452 acres with 0% containment, and continues to actively burn. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

A significant number of firefighting resources have been ordered for the incident, including hand-crews, engines, dozers, and fixed and rotor wing aircraft. A Complex Incident Management Team has taken operational control of the fire as of Sunday morning. This will allow the initial fire crews and managers to get some rest.

Fire crews currently assigned are fighting the fire aggressively with the public and their safety as the top priority.

EVACUATION ORDERS –View theInteractive Esri Evacuation Map

Figueroa Mountain Road from the Forest Station to Chamberlin Ranch.
Sheltering support call 805-678-3073; Animal evacuations call 805-698-0212.
Are you a farmer or rancher, and need limited access to your property? Learn about theSanta Barbara Ag Pass Program. Advanced registration and training required.

July 6 at 10:40 PM: The Sheriff’s Office has issued anEVACUATION ORDERfor Figueroa Mountain Road from 5380 Figueroa Mountain Road (also known as the Grass Mountain Trail Head) to the neighborhood within Sawmill Basin, including Tunnel Road and the Figueroa Campground. People in this EVACUATION ORDER area should leave immediately.

EVACUATION WARNINGS

North of Zaca Lake Road, east of Foxen Canyon Road, and South of the Sisquoc River.

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EVACUATION SHELTER

The Red Cross has opened an evacuation shelter at Solvang Veterans Memorial (1745 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463) for evacuees affected by the Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County.

Safe shelter, meals and snacks, water and additional resources are available to all.

ROAD CLOSURES

Happy Canyon Road at the Forest Service Boundary
Foxen Canyon Road at the Zaca Station Road and Alisos Canyon Road
Figueroa Mountain Road at Midland School.

To sign-up or update your account for Santa Barbara County Alerts, please visit:Prepare | Santa Barbara County, CA – Official Website (readysbc.org)

WEATHER: AnEXCESSIVE HEAT WARNINGthrough next week continues to affect the fire with high temperatures, drying vegetation, and little relief at night. The National Weather Service has reported that “A heat wave this intense, this long, has not been experienced in this region in 20 years.”

SMOKE:VisitAirNowto find out the Air Quality Index in your area. As smoke gets worse, the amount of particles in the air increases- and so do the steps you should take to protect yourself. visitAirNowfor precautions you can take to protect your health when air pollution gets bad.

Drones:Federal, state, and local wildland fire management agencies and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) urge members of the public not to fly “Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)” or drones over or near wildfires. Unauthorized drone flights pose serious risks to firefighter and public safety and the effectiveness of wildfire suppression operations.Drone PSA – Youtube.

Update by the edhat staff
1:30 p.m., July 6, 2024

The Lake Fire near Los Olivos has reached 12,227 acres with 0% containment as of 1:12 p.m. Saturday.

There are currently ten air tankers and three Type 1 helicopters assigned to the incident utilizing ridge lines, retardant, and water drops for perimeter control.

Fire crews currently assigned are fighting the fire aggressively with the public and their safety as the top priority.

Evacuation Warning

Figueroa Mountain Road from the Forest Station to Chamberlin Ranch
North of Zaca Lake Road, east of Foxen Canyon Road, and South of the Sisquoc River

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Road Closures

Happy Canyon Road at forest boundary
Foxen Canyon Road at Zaca Station Road and Alisos Canyon Road
Figueroa Mountain Road at Midland School

#LakeFire: 10 Air Tankers and 3 Type 1 Helicopters assigned to the incident, utilizing ridge lines, utilizing retardant & water drops for perimeter control. Fire remains active, O% containment and undetermined acres(TBD) filmed at approx. 11am 7/6/24 pic.twitter.com/2y5sgpGzfZ
— Scott Safechuck (@SBCFireInfo) July 6, 2024

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Update by the edhat staff
7:00 a.m., July 6, 2024

The Sheriff’s Office has issued an EVACUATION WARNING for the areas north of Zaca Lake Road, east of Foxen Canyon Road, and South of the Sisquoc River. An EVACUATION WARNING is also issued for the areas of Figueroa Mountain Road from the Forest Station to Chamberlin Ranch. due to a wildfire.

As of 6:00 a.m. Saturday, the Lake Fire is estimated to be 4,673 Acres in sizeburning in grass, brush and timber.

“Extreme fire behavior with short-range and long-range spotting. The fire is burning with rapid rates of spread,” according to fire officials.

The fire area is in a red flag warning due to extremely high temperatures and low relative humidities.

In the next 24 hours the fire has potential for large growth. The fire will continue to burn to the northwest and south cardinal directions.

#LakeFire: The fire has grown to 4,600 acres, temperature is 90 degrees with 9% RH. Unified Command with LPF, Cal Fire, and SBC Fire. See evacuations warning for Figueroa Mtn (from Forest Station to Chamberlin Ranch) at https://t.co/SQGzJwp7Nn. pic.twitter.com/K0xDtUAP7P
— Scott Safechuck (@SBCFireInfo) July 6, 2024

Local authorities advise residents within the evacuation warning area and close by to be ready to leave at a moment’s notice. Prepare family members, pets and essential items.

If you feel threatened at any time, leave immediately. Do not wait for an alert to evacuate. People with disabilities, access and functional needs should leave now. People with large animals should leave now, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

If you need sheltering support call 805-678-3073. If you need support with animal evacuations call 805-698-0212.

Help keep the emergency lines open. Do not call 911 unless you are having an emergency.

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By the edhat staff
5:30 p.m., July 5, 2024

Firefighters are on the scene of a growing brush fire near Zaca Lake.

The vegetation fire broke out at 3:46 p.m. Friday to the northeast of Figueroa Mountain near 5200 block of Figueroa Mountain Road. The fire has been named the “Lake Fire.”

US Forest Service and Santa Barbara County firefighters are on the scene including hand crews, dozers, and water tenders.

As of 5:30 p.m., the US Forest Service estimates the fire is approximately 296 acres in size and growing, mostly burning in grass.

The Zaca Lake Resort at 8000 Foxen Canyon Road in Los Olivos has been evacuated, per County Fire Department.

This is a developing story.

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Reported by an edhat reader
4:30 p.m., July 5, 2024

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A fire appears to have started behind Grass Mountain, reportedly near Zaca Lake, at approximately 4PM. It’s growing very, very fast!!! Lots of fire equipment and air attack en route. Locals say it is being called the Sycamore Fire incident.