Edhat Staff
Update by the edhat staff
6:30 p.m., June 22, 2023
An escaped burn pile was the cause of a 14 acre brush fire in the Santa Ynez Valley on Thursday.
At 1:34 p.m. Thursday, Santa Barbara County fire crews responded to the 3900 block of Mission Drive. Air support was also requested to help contain the blaze.
The fire’s forward progress was halted at 2:10 p.m. GPS survey mapped the fire at 14.25 acres and it appeared to be mostly isolated to a field of grass, said Captain Scott Safechuck.
Santa Barbara County Fire Investigators stated the fire was caused by an escaped burn pile. A citation was issued.
There were no structures threatened. Crews will remain on scene to finalize containment and mop-up.
Vegetation Fire: 3900 Blk Mission Dr. Santa Ynez. UPDATE: Forward process stopped at 2:10pm. Fire appears mostly isolated to a field of grass. No structures threatened. Crews will remain on scene to finalize containment and mop-up. Cause under investigation. pic.twitter.com/VToU3DFydA
— Scott Safechuck (@SBCFireInfo) June 22, 2023
Update by the edhat staff
1:45 p.m., June 22, 2023
Santa Barbara County firefighters on the scene of a one-to-two acre brush fire in Santa Ynez.
At 1:34 p.m. Thursday, crews responded to the 3900 block of Mission Drive. Air support was requested to help contain the blaze.
Captain Scott Safechuck states “good progress” is being made with fire suppression tactics.
This is a developing story.
Reported by Tagdes
Vegetation Fire 3900 Mission Dr. Santa Ynez. County Responding second alarm.
Fire is right next to County Fire Station 32.
This is the Gainey incident.
2 flanks committed. Holding near side of Meadowlark Road.
4-5 acres with potential to 10.
Status, 5 engines, 1 crew, 1 water tender and Copter 308.
Progress is stopped at this incident.
Not sure if this started as a controlled burn, but if you’re burning later than 1200pm in the SYV, you’re asking for the potential of a rippin’ wind driven fire…
How much or what is the conclusion of a citation ?