Montecito Fire

Thanks to our partners for responding with us: @CSFPD, Santa Barbara City Fire, @sbsheriff, AMR.

The fire was knocked down within 10 minutes of firefighters arriving on scene. No one was injured. Cause is currently under investigation. Firefighters will remain on scene for several hours to ensure for safety. 2/

Structure Fire - March 17, 2026 At 9:54 AM, Montecito Fire responded to the 500 block of Paso Robles Dr for a report of a structure fire. Firefighters first on scene found fire on a second floor balcony of a two-story residence. No damage to the inside of the residence. 1/

🥵 Higher than normal temps happening March 17-20, 2026, in parts of #SantaBarbaraCounty. ➡️ Tips to #BeatTheHeat: ReadySBC.org

Video & photos from Cold Springs trail rescue

Firefighters located him along the West Fork near the creek at 1:12 p.m. and coordinated with Santa Barbara County Air Support Unit Copter 3 to hoist and transport him to the hospital. Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue also responded to the hiker’s location. 2/2

Cold Springs Trail Rescue - March 13, 2026 Just after 12:30 p.m. Friday, Montecito Fire responded to the Cold Springs Trail for an injured hiker. A male patient was headed back from Tangerine Falls when he injured his knee. 1/

Firefighters found a small garage on fire with damage isolated to the outside. Firefighters knocked down the fire within 13 minutes. Edison was called to the scene to inspect and repair the power pole. No injuries. Thanks to @SBCity Fire, @CSFPD & AMR for responding with us. 2/2

Structure Fire - March 8, 2026 At 1:34 p.m., Montecito Fire responded to a structure fire on the 1300 block of School House Road. Initial reports were that a power pole was on fire and subsequently caught a garage on fire. 1/

NEWS RELEASE: Montecito Fire Chief David Neels has announced his upcoming retirement at the end of March, after 36 years of dedicated service to public safety. bit.ly/4rczUcH

Periods of wet weather this week. Highest amounts and rates expected on Monday with chances for thunderstorms. Potential for flash flooding with rock and mudslides possible. #CAwx #LArain

Train vs. Pedestrian: At 5:50PM, Montecito Fire responded to the tracks near E. Cabrillo & Channel. A male was hit by an Amtrak train & located near Montecito Sanitation District. He was rushed to the hospital but did not survive. We responded with SBPD, SB City Fire & AMR.

Train vs. Pedestrian: Just after 5PM, Union Pacific train hit male pedestrian on tracks just west of Lookout Park. Firefighters located patient & transported him to the hospital with major injuries. Tracks are now clear. Montecito Fire responded with @CSFPD , @sbsheriff & AMR.

A female hiker came across an injured male hiker about 2 miles up the San Ysidro trail. She texted her husband via satellite, asking him to call 911. Copter 308 made contact with the patient & took him to the hospital for treatment. Extent of injuries not immediately available.

TRAIL RESCUE: Montecito Fire is on scene of a trail rescue on the San Ysidro Trail. Hoist operation with County Air Support Unit Copter 308 currently underway. Injured male hiker will be flown to Cottage Hospital for treatment. @SBCSAR also responding. Call time: 12:25PM

Eight years later, we gather to remember. The community is invited to Raising Our Light, a 1/9 Debris Flow Remembrance Event, today, January 9, 2026, at 6 PM at Montecito Union School. All are welcome. Livestream available via KEYT NewsChannel. #MontecitoStrong

Join tonight in person or by watching online. 🤍

Local law enforcement phone numbers: Lompoc → 805-736-2341 Santa Maria → 805-928-3781 Santa Barbara → 805-882-8200 UCSB → 805-893-3446 Vandenberg SFB → 805-606-3911 Unincorporated / Sheriff → 805-683-2724

🚨 AT&T 911 OUTAGE – LOCAL 911 NUMBERS 🚨 If you're an AT&T wireless user in Santa Barbara County and need 911, call your local agency direct. 📱 TEXT 911 still works countywide. ❌ DO NOT test 911. We’ll share updates from AT&T as they are shared with us.