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Airport incident update: Santa Ynez Airport open. All SBC Fire resources are now available. End of report.

Image of the incident at the Santa Ynez Airport.

Aircraft Down: Santa Ynez Airport. Report of a small helicopter crash at Santa Ynez Airport. The single occupant sustained minor injuries and is being transported to a hospital by ground ambulance. The airport will be temporarily shut down. More to come. CT 5:03 p.m.

Structure Fire Update: “Indian Incident,” fire in the garage, was knocked down quickly. There was damage in the garage, there was not an extension into the house or attic. No injuries reported. Cause is under investigation. End of report.

Structure Fire: 240 blk of Meadowlark Road, Santa Ynez. Residential property, SBC Fire on scene. Fire knockdown at 4:38p, more to come. CT 4:21p

Vehicle vs. Tractor-Trailer: 101 NB at Palmer Road. Heavy fog in the area. A solo female occupant in the vehicle sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Marian Regional Medical Center by ground ambulance. The tractor-trailer driver was evaluated, and no treatment was necessary. During foggy conditions, please be cautious, use low-beam headlights, and slow down. CT. just after 7 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Prescribed Pile Burns in South County Next Week - PARA SU PUBLICACIÓN INMEDIATA: Quema controlada de pilas en el sur del condado la próxima semana

Those sensitive to smoke including children, older adults, and people with heart or lung conditions should take extra precautions. For updates and air quality info, visit OurAir.org

The U.S. Forest Service for the Los Padres National Forest will conduct a prescribed burn in the Camino Cielo Ridge area near Painted Cave Road and Highway 154 from February 27 through March 6.

MEDIA ALERT: Prescribed Burn in Camino Cielo Ridge Area to Start Tomorrow, February 27, 2026 until March 6, 2026 Please read Media Advisory for more information

Vehicle VS. Motorcycle: Hollister Ave./Coromar Dr., Goleta. Motorcyclist sustained major injuries from the collision, was transported to Cottage hospital on ground ambulance. Driver of the vehicle had no injuries. Contact Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office for further information. CT. 4:44p

Camino Incident Update: SBC Fire did not locate any additional victims. The cause is under investigation. Please contact CHP for further details.

Single Vehicle Incident: W Camino Cielo Road. Crash-notification technology from a 2025 Toyota Tacoma alerted 911 to a possible crash. SBC Fire, CHP, and other resources responded. Crews drove approximately 7 miles past the pavement’s end and located the truck about 300 ft over the side, down the slope. No one was found inside. Fire personnel located a deceased middle-aged male in steep, vegetated terrain. Crews and a drone operator are continuing to search the area for any additional victims. CT 9:35 PM

Be prepared by knowing what could happen where you live. The Community Hazard Awareness Map helps you plan ahead. Esté preparado sabiendo qué podría suceder donde vive. El mapa de información sobre riesgos comunitarios le ayuda a planificar. 📍 readysbc.org/maps

RT @SBCFireInfo: Meet Captain Michael “Mike” Gray, our new Public Information Officer. With 20 years at Santa Barbara County Fire and 27 ye…

MEDIA ALERT: Prescribed Burn in Camino Cielo Ridge Area to Continue Today - La quema prescrita en el área de Camino Cielo Ridge continuará hoy