Santa Barbara County Fire Department

08/25/2026

🚩 RED FLAG WARNING: The National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Red Flag Warning for Santa Barbara County’s interior mountains, adjacent foothills and the Cuyama Valley. The warning is in effect from 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, through 3 p.m. Friday, August 28, due to extreme heat, atmospheric instability, low humidity and locally gusty winds.

A Red Flag Warning indicates that critical fire-weather conditions are occurring or will develop shortly. Extreme heat, very deep mixing heights, dry vegetation, low humidity and locally gusty winds can lead to rapid fire growth and extreme fire behavior, including the potential for large, plume-dominated fires.

Southern Santa Barbara County will also experience elevated to briefly critical fire-weather conditions through Saturday night due to gusty Sundowner winds combined with hot and dry conditions. The strongest Sundowner winds are expected Tuesday and Saturday evenings, with sustained winds of 15–30 mph and gusts of 30–45 mph.

Avoid using tools or machinery that could produce sparks in grass or brush-covered areas. For the latest weather information, visit weather.gov/lox. Sign up for local emergency alerts at ReadySBC.org.

🚩 RED FLAG WARNING! 🚩

Fire weather conditions will be elevated across portions of Southern California this week. A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 10 AM Tuesday through 3 PM Friday for portions of Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties.

Extreme heat, low humidity, unstable conditions, and locally gusty winds are expected. Together, these conditions can contribute to rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior if a spark ignites.

One less spark can make a difference. Avoid activities that could start a wildfire, stay fire aware, and know the conditions in your area. Monitor local alerts and be ready to act if a wildfire starts. Learn more at ReadyForWildfire.org.

Los Angeles County Fire Department Ventura County Fire Department CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo Unit Santa Barbara County Fire Department

08/24/2026

🚩 RED FLAG WARNING: The National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Red Flag Warning for Santa Barbara County’s interior mountains, adjacent foothills and the Cuyama Valley. The warning is in effect from 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 25, through 3 p.m. Friday, August 28, due to extreme heat, atmospheric instability, low humidity and locally gusty winds.

A Red Flag Warning indicates that critical fire-weather conditions are occurring or will develop shortly. Extreme heat, very deep mixing heights, dry vegetation, low humidity and locally gusty winds can lead to rapid fire growth and extreme fire behavior, including the potential for large, plume-dominated fires.

Southern Santa Barbara County will also experience elevated to briefly critical fire-weather conditions through Saturday night due to gusty Sundowner winds combined with hot and dry conditions. The strongest Sundowner winds are expected Tuesday and Saturday evenings, with sustained winds of 15–30 mph and gusts of 30–45 mph.

Avoid using tools or machinery that could produce sparks in grass or brush-covered areas. For the latest weather information, visit weather.gov/lox. Sign up for local emergency alerts at ReadySBC.org.

Graphic credit: National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard

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🚩 ADVERTENCIA DE BANDERA ROJA: El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional de Los Ángeles/Oxnard ha emitido una Advertencia de Bandera Roja para las montañas del interior del condado de Santa Bárbara, las zonas al pie de las montañas y el Valle de Cuyama. La advertencia estará vigente desde las 10 a.m. del martes 25 de agosto hasta las 3 p.m. del viernes 28 de agosto, debido al calor extremo, la inestabilidad atmosférica, la baja humedad y los vientos localmente fuertes.

Una Advertencia de Bandera Roja indica que existen condiciones meteorológicas críticas para incendios o que estas se desarrollarán en poco tiempo. El calor extremo, las elevadas alturas de mezcla atmosférica, la vegetación seca, la baja humedad y los vientos localmente fuertes pueden provocar la propagación rápida del fuego y un comportamiento extremo de los incendios, incluyendo la posibilidad de incendios de gran magnitud dominados por columnas convectivas.

El sur del condado de Santa Bárbara también tendrá condiciones elevadas o brevemente críticas para incendios hasta la noche del sábado, debido a los vientos Sundowner combinados con condiciones cálidas y secas. Se esperan los vientos Sundowner más fuertes durante las noches del martes y sábado, con vientos sostenidos de 15–30 mph y ráfagas de 30–45 mph.

Evite utilizar herramientas o maquinaria que puedan producir chispas en áreas con pasto o maleza. Para obtener la información meteorológica más reciente, visite weather.gov/lox. Inscríbase para recibir alertas locales de emergencia en ReadySBC.org.

Crédito de la imagen: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional de Los Ángeles/Oxnard

08/22/2026

Drum Fire Incident Evening Update(08/21/26): The Fire remains at 40 acres and is 85% contained.

08/21/2026

Drum Fire Incident Morning Update (08/21/26): The fire remains at 40 acres and is 75% contained. Today, crews will continue working along the fire’s perimeter, focusing on increasing containment and conducting mop-up operations.

Incident Commander Matt Osborne provides the final operational update on the Drum Fire. Thank you to everyone who followed along and tuned in for our incident updates.

08/20/2026

Drum Fire Incident Update (08/20/26): The fire remains at 40 acres and is 50% contained, with 90 personnel assigned. Today’s priority is to increase containment and continue mop-up operations.

Incident Commander Josh Cazier provides the latest update.

07/14/2026

🚨 UPDATE: According to the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard, the Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning for portions of Santa Barbara County from Wednesday through Thursday due to hot temperatures, dry conditions, and strong winds.

Forecasts and weather alerts are subject to change. Follow the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard or visit weather.gov/lox for the latest forecast and weather alerts. Sign up for local emergency alerts at ReadySBC.org.
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☀️ Hot temperatures are expected across Santa Barbara County this week. Heat alerts are in effect for parts of the county, and elevated fire weather conditions are expected.

Take a few simple steps to stay safe:
💧 Drink plenty of water
🌳 Stay in the shade or air conditioning when you can
🚶 Plan outdoor activities for the cooler parts of the day
🔥 Avoid activities that could create sparks in dry vegetation

Forecasts and weather alerts are subject to change. Follow the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard () or visit their website for the latest forecast and weather alerts.

To sign up for local emergency alerts, visit ReadySBC.org.
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☀️ Se esperan altas temperaturas en el condado de Santa Bárbara durante esta semana. Hay alertas por calor vigentes para algunas áreas del condado, además de condiciones elevadas de peligro de incendios.

Tome unas sencillas medidas para protegerse:
💧 Manténgase bien hidratado.
🌳 Permanezca en la sombra o en lugares con aire acondicionado cuando sea posible.
🚶 Procure realizar actividades al aire libre durante las horas más frescas del día.
🔥 Evite actividades que puedan generar chispas y provocar un incendio en la vegetación seca.

Los pronósticos y las alertas meteorológicas pueden cambiar. Siga al Servicio Meteorológico Nacional de Los Ángeles/Oxnard (National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard ) o visite su sitio web para obtener la información y las alertas más recientes, y regístrese para recibir alertas de emergencia locales en ReadySBC.org.

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07/05/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from all of us at the Santa Barbara County Fire Department!
As we celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary, we wish you a safe and enjoyable Independence Day with family, friends, and neighbors.

If you're celebrating with fireworks, remember to know the local laws. Fireworks are illegal in most of Santa Barbara County. The safest way to celebrate is by attending a professional fireworks display.

If you witness illegal fireworks, please report them to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office non-emergency line at (805) 683-2724 or your local law enforcement agency.
Have a fun, safe, and memorable Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙
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🇺🇸 ¡Feliz 4 de Julio de parte de todo el equipo del Departamento de Bomberos del Condado de Santa Bárbara!

Mientras celebramos el 250.º aniversario de nuestra nación, les deseamos un Día de la Independencia lleno de alegría, pero sobre todo, de mucha seguridad, junto a sus familiares, amigos y seres queridos.

Si van a celebrar con fuegos artificiales, recuerden conocer las leyes locales. Los fuegos artificiales son ilegales en la mayor parte del Condado de Santa Bárbara. La forma más segura de celebrar es disfrutando de un espectáculo profesional de fuegos artificiales.

Si ven el uso de fuegos artificiales ilegales, repórtenlo a la línea de no emergencias de la Oficina del Sheriff del Condado de Santa Bárbara al (805) 683-2724 o a su agencia local de seguridad pública.

¡Les deseamos un Feliz 4 de Julio, lleno de celebración, responsabilidad y buenos momentos! ❤️🤍💙

06/29/2026

Defensible space is your first line of defense against wildfire. 🔥

Inspections are underway, but it's never too late to reduce wildfire risk around your home. Clear the first five feet, remove dead vegetation, and maintain access for emergency responders.

Learn more at ReadySBC.org.

06/28/2026

🚒 A fire engine, curious minds, and plenty of smiles!

Our crews enjoyed spending time with campers in Buellton, sharing a closer look at the fire service and what it means to serve our community. Thanks for having us!