Incident Update Refugio Fire
- Date:
- 08/25/2024
- Time:
- 12:12 PM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Refugio Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2024-08-23
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- 1400 Block of Refugio Road, Northwest of Goleta
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Santa Barbara
- Administration Unit
- Unified Command: Los Padres National Forest and Santa Barbara County Fire
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 86
- Containment
- 85%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
The 86-acre Refugio Fire is 85% contained. Fire lines held overnight despite being wind-tested by 50 mph gusts. Some hot spots did flare up in the interior, but firefighters were able to promptly extinguish them. Today crews continue to mop up & patrol for heat.
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Warnings
Evacuation Warnings issued for the Refugio Fire have been CANCELLED for the areas of Refugio Rd & Venadito Canyon Rd. Residents should take caution if returning home as emergency personnel continue working in the area. Remain vigilant of changing conditions.