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Monday, July 16, 2007

Evacuation Order from the Sheriff for Happy Canyon

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department has issued an "Evacuation Order" for the residents of Happy Canyon Road above Baseline Road, including the communities of Tunnel Ranch, Peachtree Canyon, Rancho De Los Vistadores, and the Sedgwick Ranch. The Zaca Fire is at McKinley Ridge and is an immediate threat to life and property. Residents who live in or around the identified communities are advised to immediately evacuate. An Evacuation Center has been established at Santa Ynez High School, 2975 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez, 805-896-2980.

If you are unable to evacuate and need assistance call 911.

Evacuation Warning

A Evacuation Warning has been issued for the following areas: Residents East of Figueroa Road, North of Roblar, East of Mora, North of Baseline Avenue, and West of Lisgue Canyon (Sedgwick Ranch). The Zaca Fire is a potential threat to life and property. Residents living in these identified areas should prepare for evacuation. An Evacuation Order may be issued as a result of the fires threat. Residents may voluntarily evacuate to the Evacuation Center that has been established at Santa Ynez High School, 2975 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez, 805-896-2980.

3 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

The News-Press and Daily Sound both have this story on their front page, except the news-press says theirs was written by staff and wire reports. Must be those temp reporters Craig Smith was talking about this morning. They can't leave the office.

7/17/2007 1:44 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I read it here first - thanks SDG.

7/17/2007 7:26 PM  
Blogger Sara De la Guerra said...

Thanks 7:26 -- glad it helped and would love to hear from anyone on the front line. Community posts are welcome...

7/17/2007 10:35 PM  

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