Montecito Fire increases staffing during elevated fire risk, By Christina Atchison

Apr 06, 2022 at 02:33 AM

It’s very windy, hot & dry in Montecito! As a result, our fire risk is increased. In addition to our regular staffing, we are staffing our two Type 6 engines.

Important details on the forecast:

Winds gusts will be 40-50mph with isolated gusts of 60-70mph in the mountains & foothills of Montecito.
Daytime highs will be in the upper 80s to mid-90s for the next couple of days.
While the vegetation is relatively green and a Red Flag Warning is NOT in place, humidities are quite low.
Significant cooling is expected this weekend.
Please be cautious during elevated fire danger conditions and carefully consider your wildfire action plan. Review Ready! Set! Go! here https://tinyurl.com/yc49k4u2 & follow National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard on social media for forecast updates.

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