SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Authorities in Southern California ordered residents of about 1,200 homes to evacuate because of a wind- driven wildfire burning in Santa Barbara County.
Fire Capt. David Sadecki said the blaze, which erupted Tuesday afternoon, was burning less than a square mile along the foothills above Santa Barbara. He said winds are pushing the fire toward homes.
Evacuations were ordered for neighborhoods spanning an area about 2 1/2 miles wide, and a stretch of California 192 was closed.
County spokesman William Boyer said an evacuation center had been set up at a church. Other evacuation centers were established for animals.
County and city firefighters were being aided by helicopters
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