Lake Fire Updates: Evacuations for more than 2,000 people in Santa Barbara County (2024)

Cal Fire said this fire has grown in complexity and has been divided into two zones to make sure operational functions are met.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — Click here for the latest updates on the Lake Fire.

The Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County has burned more than 34,000 acres as of Thursday.

About 2,166 people are impacted by evacuation orders and warnings, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office.

It's the largest active wildfire in California and is 16% contained, according to Cal Fire. Crews will continue extinguishing hot spots and improve containment lines. Cal Fire said this fire has grown in complexity and has been divided into two zones to make sure operational functions are met.

Cal Fire said the fire perimeter is about eight to nine miles from Los Olivos as of Wednesday. Crews are working to prevent the fire from moving south toward communities.

The fire started July 5 around 3:45 p.m. at Santa Lucia Road near Zaca Lake. It grew quickly, burning through grass and brush amid the prolonged heat wave.

The fire is threatening about 793 structures and six structures have been damaged, according to Cal Fire. Damage assessments are ongoing. Four firefighters have been injured in the fire, but the severity of the injuries is unclear.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

EVACUATIONS

Evacuation orders:

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.

Evacuation warnings:

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.

Here's a mapof evacuations.

ROAD CLOSURES

Find a map of current road closures HERE.

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

STAY INFORMED

FIRE MAP

This map from the National Interagency Fire Centershows fire activity (this may take a few seconds to load):

WILDFIRE PREPS

If you live in a wildfire-prone zone, Cal Fire suggests creating a defensible space around your home. Defensiblespace is an area around a building in which vegetation and other debris are completely cleared. At least 100 feet is recommended.

WATCH:What you need to know to prepare, stay safe for wildfires

The Department of Homeland Security suggests assembling an emergency kit that has important documents, N95 respirator masks, and supplies to grab with you if you’re forced to leave at a moment’s notice. The agency also suggests signing up for local warning system notifications and knowing your community’s evacuation plans best to prepare yourself and your family in cases of wildfires.

Some counties use Nixle alerts to update residents on severe weather, wildfires, and other news. To sign up, visit www.nixle.com or text your zip code to 888777 to start receiving alerts.

Read more: Are you wildfire ready? Here's what to do to prepare for fire season.

PG&E customers can also subscribe to alerts via text, email, or phone call. If you're a PG&E customer, visit the Profile & Alerts section of your account to register.

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