RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM AUGUST 21-23, 2025, FOR PARTS OF SANTA BARBARA COUNTY / ADVERTENCIA DE BANDERA ROJA A PARTIR DEL 21 AL 23 DE AGOSTO DE 2025 PARA PARTES DEL CONDADO DE SANTA BÁRBARA
Santa Barbara County – A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service Los Angeles, effective from Thursday, August 21 (9:00am), through Saturday, August 23 (9:00pm), with the possibility of extension. This warning is due to unseasonably high...
Regional Fire Communications Center Now at Full Operation
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: July 1, 2025 Regional Fire Communications Center Now at Full Operation Allowing for streamlined dispatch of all fire and medical calls SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — The County of Santa Barbara has successfully transitioned...
July 4th Safety and Fireworks Advisory
Santa Barbara, CA – June 30th, 2025 – As Independence Day approaches, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department reminds the public that all types of fireworks are illegal in unincorporated areas and several cities including Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, Buellton,...
High Fire Season Declared in Santa Barbara County
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: June 2, 2025 High Fire Season Declared in Santa Barbara County SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBC Fire), in coordination with CAL FIRE, the Santa Barbara County Fire Chiefs Association, the Santa...
2025 High Fire Season Press Conference
MEDIA ALERT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: May 29th, 2025 2025 High Fire Season Press Conference SANTA BARBARA, CA – The Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBC Fire), in coordination with CAL FIRE, the Santa Barbara County Fire Chiefs Association, the Santa Barbara...
Prescribed Burn to Occur in Late May or Early June
Contacts: Lyz Bantilan, Public Information Officer, Santa Barbara County APCD, (805) 979-8283 Scott Safechuck, Public Information Officer, Santa Barbara County Fire, (805) 896-6336 Moses Katkowski, Preserve Director, The Nature Conservancy, (805) 538-2438 Prescribed...
Deputies Apprehend Armed Suspect While Firefighters Knock Down Fire
Raquel Zick Capt. Safechuck Public Information Officer Public Information Officer Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Santa Barbara County Fire Department (805)636-3478 (805)896-6336 Santa Barbara, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputies apprehended...
Fire Departments of Santa Barbara County Release Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
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Paradise Road Pile Burns this Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 7, 2025 Contacts: Lyz Bantilan, Public Information Officer, Santa Barbara County APCD, (805) 979-8283 Scott Safechuck, Public Information Officer, Santa Barbara County Fire, (805) 681-5531 Paradise Road Pile Burns this Week SANTA BARBARA...
Important Tips for 2025 Deltopia Weekend
Raquel Zick April 2, 2025 Capt. Safechuck Public Information Officer Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office (805) 636-3478 Public Information Officer Santa Barbara County Fire Department (805) 896-6336 Important Tips for 2025 Deltopia Weekend Isla Vista,...