July 5, 2009
- Portland, Oregon
Fire in Santa Barbara County continues to burn
A California Department of Forestry air tanker flies over dozens of homes smoldering in a neighborhood after an out control wildfire swept through Montecito, Calif., near Santa Barbara, Calif., Nov. 14, 2008. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) ToolsBy Associated Press
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (AP) - Lighter-than-expected winds helped
firefighters today in their battle against a dangerous wildfire that destroyed more than 100 homes in the wealthy enclave of Montecito. But authorities caution that the blaze is still "zero percent contained" and could flare up tonight as wind gusts of up to 30 mph pick up at sundown. Several more homes burned today in a quaint and secluded area that has attracted celebrities such as Rob Lowe, Jeff Bridges, Michael Douglas and Oprah Winfrey, who owns a 42-acre estate there. Santa Barbara Mayor Marty Blum said between 100 and 200 homes may have been damaged or destroyed. Authorities asked for patience from residents as crews try to catalog the damage. A city fire official says all homes may not be accounted for until Sunday. (Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) AP-NY-11-14-08 2208EST |
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