Gap Fire Update Bring Cautious Optimism

Calling it the first day of good news, the Santa Barbara Independent has the latest on the Gap Fire saying "San Jose Creek Flank Appears to Be Holding While Urban Fire Line Nears Containment". Fire officials are hoping many get to return to their homes today.

Other tidbits:

• A new blog to thank firefighters at ThanksGapFirefighters.com
  
• New Google Map with a different view that The Indy's shows the evacuation areas.