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MONTECITO, CA – MANDATORY EVACUATION ARE STILL IN EFFECT: ABOVE (NORTH) of MOUNTAIN DRIVE: East of Cold Springs - West of Park Ln West

ALSO ADVISORY EVACUATION IS STILL IN EFFECT FOR ABOVE (NORTH) MOUNTAIN DRIVE: East of Park Ln West, West of Buena Vista

The fire is a slope driven fire, approximately 2-5 acres. A Unified Command has been established with Montecito Fire, USFS, and Santa Barbara County.

There was a report of three hikers who were reported to be above the head of the fire, but they were able to hike to safety.

The incident currently has the following equipment assigned: 2 Air Tankers, 1 Air Attack, 5 helicopters, 16 engines, 2 dozers, 2 water tenders and 2 hand crews.

Agencies involved include: Montecito Fire District, Santa Barbara County Fire, United States Forest Service, Carpinteria/Summerland Fire, Santa Barbara City Fire, Cal FIRE, Vandenberg AFB, Santa Barbara County Sheriff Department, Santa Barbara City Police and CHP.

The fire is currently under investigation.

Instructions:

MANDATORY EVACUATION ARE STILL IN EFFECT: ABOVE (NORTH) of MOUNTAIN DRIVE: East of Cold Springs - West of Park Ln West

ALSO ADVISORY EVACUATION IS STILL IN EFFECT FOR ABOVE (NORTH) MOUNTAIN DRIVE: East of Park Ln West, West of Buena Vista