Cold Fire Investigation Update - Cold Fire was directly related to human activity. 
The following Press Release was provided by Captain David Sedecki of Santa Barbara County Fire, Information Officer:
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
FIRE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
- Cold Fire Investigation Update -
SANTA BARBARA, Ca. November 8, 2012 – On the afternoon of November 6, 2012, numerous resources responded to initial reports of a vegetation fire burning in heavy fuels and in steep terrain, in the hills above Montecito. The Cold Fire was located near the Cold Springs Trail, off of East Mountain Dr.
UPDATE: Santa Barbara County Fire Department investigators have determined that the Cold Fire was directly related to human activity. The investigation is ongoing.
Santa Barbara County Fire Department investigators are requesting public assistance with information from anyone that was in the area regarding the cause of the Cold Fire.
Please call the Cold Fire Tip Line at (805) 686-5061.
Contact Information:
All Santa Barbara County Fire Department News Releases are available at www.sbcfire.com
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Address/Location
Montecito Fire Protection District
595 San Ysidro Rd
Montecito, CA 93108
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-969-7762
Captain David Sadecki
Santa Barbara County Fire Department
805-681-5531