In the last 48 hours, California has recorded over 4,450 dry lightning strikes. These events can spark fires as lightning strikes fuels dried by the summer sun. CAL FIRE crews respond quickly in our effort to keep most fires to under 10 acres. #lightning #drylightning #cawx

Today, more than 3,200 personnel are battling 11 major wildfires statewide. Firefighters are working around the clock to get these fires under control and reduce the overall impact to the environment. Get the latest on active wildlands at: fire.ca.gov/incidents

#PlantIncident Update: All evacuations lifted for Aliso Cyn, Wasioja Cyn and the Cottonwood Cyn areas. Fire containment increased to 60%. Some resources being released.

#PlantIncident Update: All Evacuations Lifted for the Aliso Canyon, Wasioja Canyon, and the Cottonwood Canyon Area.

We look forward to seeing you there! Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or comments. Visit this link: sbfiresafecouncil.org/meetings/

Hot and dry conditions with locally gusty winds will bring elevated fire weather conditions away from the coast through Wednesday, especially interior San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties where rainfall from Hilary was minimal. Photo-Stephen Coleman #LAweather #cawx

Get ready for Labor Day Weekend with CAL FIRE's safety tips! Before wrapping up your campfire fun, remember the drown, stir, and feel rules for proper extinguishing. When towing, prevent sparks by keeping chains off the ground. Stay informed at ReadyForWildfire.org.

Applications are being accepted until September 6th for the 2023 Santa Barbara TREX, held November 11th - 18th at the University of CA Santa Barbara Sedgwick Reserve. Click the link below to apply ⬇️ docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

Year-round readiness is crucial! Prioritize safeguarding vulnerable older adults, especially from impacted communities. Factors like low income, disabilities, and rural living increase risk. Join us to fortify their safety with emergency kits including food, water, and first aid.

Press Release - UCSB Cultural Burn: 6969 Whittier Dr. - Goleta (North campus open space parking lot.) Interested media should arrive at approximately 10:00am. Burning start time is weather dependent. Media encouraged to RSVP.

A one-day cultural burn of around 14 acres of restored native perennial grassland at UC Santa Barbara's north campus open space is scheduled for Wednesday, Sep. 13. keyt.com/news/2023/09/1…

Multiple bands of the Chumash have scheduled a one-day burn at UC Santa Barbara’s North Campus Open Space for Sept 13. The prescribed cultural burn of approximately 14 acres will be ignited in several small plots which could burn for 20-30min. More info: tinyurl.com/2e6edn96

To help residents prepare for the danger wildfires pose to lives, property, and the community, SBFD has recently updated its Ready, Set, GO! brochure. Is your home wildfire-ready? Do you have an action plan? Visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Wildland

"Upcoming City of Buellton CERT class is enrolling now! Gain vital emergency response skills and be a beacon for our community in times of crisis. Don't miss out. Be prepared and make a difference.

EMBERS are the LEADING cause of home ignitions during a wildfire. Is your home hardened and ready? Learn more and get prepared here wildfireprepared.org #Community #preparedness #awareness Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety CAL FIRE

The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD) and the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department have issued an Air Quality Alert for all of Santa Barbara County to remain in effect until conditions improve. keyt.com/health/2023/09…

⚠️ #AirQuality Alert for Santa Barbara County: Smoke from fires in NorCal & Oregon has reached us. North County seeing smoke impacts, and impacts expected for South County. 📱 Check 24/7 conditions on our “Today’s Air Quality” webpage and Fire & Smoke map – links in bio.

Mark Your Calendars! The Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council is excited to welcome the community to our Wildfire Preparedness Expo on Saturday, October 7th at the Lompoc Veteran’s Memorial Building to learn how to live in a landscape threatened by wildfire! Please share!

Elevated fire weather risk for Southern Santa Barbara County and the I-5 Corridor, Monday-Wednesday. Be extra careful with anything that could start a fire! #CAwx #FireWX

Join us for our Bi-annual in-person BOD meeting. We look forward to seeing you there!