News in and around Santa Barbara's Mission Canyon
Beginning, June 1st, 2021, the Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBCFD) will be conducting defensible space inspections. A minimum of 100 feet of defensible space is required around your home in Santa Barbara County. Engine companies will perform inspections and provide homeowners with educational material on how to comply. With…
Immersive Multimedia Exhibit Kicks Off High Fire SeasonFree Family Friendly Art Installation to Debut at Buellton Recreation Center April 24 – May 1 See the Brochure of the event here
Today, Southern California Edison (SCE) filed an annual update to its 2020-22 Wildfire Mitigation Plan with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Given last year’s devastating wildfires across California and increasing extreme weather conditions, this year’s filing continues to demonstrate SCE’s commitment and urgency in reducing wildfire risk and protecting the safety…
With this transition, the ban on permit burning within State Responsibility Areas (SRA) and Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) within the jurisdiction of the Santa Barbara County Fire Department has been lifted. Individuals with a valid burn permit may resume permitted burning in Santa Barbara County. Please note: These permits are…