Incident Update Refugio Fire
- Date:
- 08/24/2024
- Time:
- 1:28 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
- 65%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
65% contained, 86 acres, no smoke showing. Firefighters are continuing to secure perimeter and mop up. Two water-dropping helicopters remain assigned to assist crews in extinguishing hot spots.
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.