A brush fire is burning in the hills above Santa Barbara and Montecito. The fire, dubbed the “T” Fire, broke out just before 6 p.m.
Firefighters responded to foothills after residents reported seeing smoke and flames.
The fire has burned up to 300 acres. Some structures have burned, and others are threatened.
The Santa Barbara City Fire Department has ordered evacuations for residents living north of Mountain Dr and Cold Springs.
A reverse 911 call issued for residents living in the Montecito and Santa Barbara foothills.
According to the Montecito Fire Department, the mandatory evacuation area is Hwy 192 (East Valley Rd/Sycamore Cyn Rd.) between Cold Springs Rd and Hot Springs Rd.
An emergency shelter was set up at a San Marcus High School at 4750 Hollister Avenue in Santa Barbara and students at Westmont College were told to gather in the school’s gym.
Wind gusts were being clocked as high as 70 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
Fire information Line:
805-681-5197
Story by Fox 11 News
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