More Than 100 Homes Lost to Fires in Montecito, CA
On Thursday, more than 100 homes and up to 2,500 acres in Montecito, California, a wealthy Santa Barbara community, have been destroyed by a devastating wildfire. Warm temperatures and high winds were making it difficult for firefighters to save homes and contain the fire, but the winds died down overnight.
Firefighters from throughout Southern California arrived at Montecito to help with the fire. The homes, many of them worth millions, have amazing views of the Pacific Ocean. Montecito is located about two hours of north of Los Angeles.
A mandatory evacuation had been ordered and no fatalities have been reported. About 10,000 people were evacuated. The fire broke out about 6 p.m. in the Cold Springs area of Montecito.
Published on November 14, 2008
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