It's fire season again here in California. Most of you are probably familiar with the fire currently consuming Big Sur. Well apparently on Tuesday night a fire began in the foothills of Goleta, which is the city next to Santa Barbara and where UCSB is located. In that first day the fire had only consumed 300 acres but since then the fire being called the "Gap" fire has charred 2,300 acres and has forced mandatory evacuations and evacuation warnings for other areas.
Last night the entire Santa Barbara area experience a power outage caused by heavy smoke in the lines. I spent that time last night helping my boss evacuate from his condo and then head to our Athletic Director's house to help evacuate the important items for him since he is out of the country right now. I haven't heard many updates on the fire today, but at night you can definitely see the red glow on the hills. I'll try to get some pictures taken so you all can see.
2 comments:
Heavy smoke in the power lines? Weird, thats crazy, I never even knew that could happen.
Well here's an example where it pays to be broke and living in an apartment. Those nice, expensive houses up in the hills are always the first to go.
Keep us updated on the conditions around you and above all be safe.
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