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🚨 Traffic Accident – Hwy 154 / Armour Ranch Rd At 12:24 PM, SBCFD (@sbcfireinfo) units responded to a reported collision in the Santa Ynez near HWY 154 and Armour Ranch Rd. Crews are on scene assessing the situation. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes for everyone’s safety. Updates will be posted here. #SBCFire #TrafficIncident
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UPDATE – Traffic Accident (Hwy 154 / Armour Ranch Rd) Three patients involved: • One with major injuries was flown by air ambulance to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital • One with moderate injuries was transported by ground ambulance to SBCH • One patient was evaluated on scene and released Highway 154 is reduced to one lane eastbound in the area. The cause remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol (@CHP_SantaBarb). Please continue to avoid the area and use alternate routes. #SBCFire #TrafficIncident #SantaYnez
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🚁 Trail Rescue Success A mountain biker experiencing a medical emergency near Buckhorn Trail and Santa Rosa Trail was safely located and transported to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital by our Air Support Unit (@sbcasu). Excellent teamwork with Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue (@sbcsar) to quickly reach and assist the patient. Thank you to all personnel involved! #SBCFire #TrailRescue #SearchAndRescue #Teamwork
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🚨 Structure Fire - Lompoc 🚨 At approximately 7:15 AM, Santa Barbara County Fire crews, along with @LompocCityFire and Vandenberg Fire personnel, responded to a reported structure fire in the 100 block of A Street. Upon arrival, crews found a fully involved detached garage. Firefighters are currently making strong progress attacking the blaze. No injuries have been reported. The cause remains under investigation. For the safety of the public and our personnel, please avoid the area. Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available. #SBCFire #LompocFire
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Update: For future updates and additional information regarding this incident, please contact the Lompoc City Fire Department.
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Vehicle Accident Update - Cathedral Oaks Rd, Goleta At approximately 11:39 AM, @SBCFireInfo responded to a single-vehicle collision involving a deer on Cathedral Oaks Road between Los Carneros and Storke Roads. The deer was killed on impact, and the two occupants initially reported no injuries. While crews were en route Code 3, both occupants exited the vehicle. The female occupant walked to the front of her vehicle to check on the deer and assess damage. At that moment, a second vehicle rear-ended her car, pushing it forward and striking her. She sustained major injuries and was transported by ground ambulance to Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. No other injuries were reported. The cause remains under investigation. Safety Reminders: •  If your vehicle becomes disabled in the roadway, exit safely and move to a secure location away from traffic. •  Avoid distracted driving — it only takes a second to cause serious harm. Cathedral Oaks Road is now open. Fire crews have cleared the scene, though @SBSheriff and @CHP_Goleta may remain for the investigation. Please drive safely and stay alert.
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🚨 Vegetation Fire – Santa Ynez At approximately 12:18 PM today, @SBCFireInfo crews responded to a reported vegetation fire in the area of Calzada and Cimarron. Upon arrival, firefighters found a grass fire in a mowed field that had burned less than ½ acre. The fire was quickly contained and forward progress stopped. No injuries or damage reported. Cause remains under investigation. Stay vigilant and prepare your defensible space. #SBCFire #SantaYnez
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Santa Barbara County Fire Department retweeted
Vegetation Fire: US Highway 101 northbound at Naples. Santa Barbara County Fire responded to a roadside vegetation fire estimated at approximately 1/4 acre. Four engines and one battalion chief responded to the incident. Forward progress was stopped at 6:23 p.m., and crews remain on scene conducting mop-up operations. No structures were threatened. Cause is under investigation. CT 5:57 pm
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@sbcfireinfo crews are responding to Nojoqui Falls near Buellton following a report of a hiker requiring possible medical rescue. The incident was reported at approximately 1:30 PM. The nature of the medical complaint is currently unknown. Additional updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Please avoid the area until further notice and stay safe. #SantaBarbaraCounty #HikerSafety
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Update: @sbcfireinfo crews responded to Nojoqui Falls in Goleta regarding a hiker in need of medical assistance. The patient, a 60-year-old female, sustained minor injuries from a mechanical slip and fall. She has been safely transported via ground ambulance to Santa Ynez Cottage Hospital. We appreciate the quick response of our personnel. The area is now clear. #SantaBarbaraCounty #HikerSafety
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🚨 High wildfire season is here. Join local fire officials, law enforcement, public safety agencies, and community partners for an important discussion on wildfire preparedness, evacuation planning, and resources available to help keep our communities safe. 📅 June 15, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 📍 Santa Barbara City College – BC Forum 🚗 Free parking available Take steps now to prepare your home, family, pets, and neighborhood before the next emergency. — 🚨 La temporada de mayor riesgo de incendios forestales ya está aquí. Acompáñenos a una importante reunión comunitaria con bomberos, autoridades del orden público, agencias de seguridad pública y organizaciones locales para hablar sobre la preparación ante incendios forestales, planes de evacuación y recursos disponibles para ayudar a mantener seguras nuestras comunidades. 📅 15 de junio de 2026 ⏰ 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. 📍 Santa Barbara City College – Foro BC 🚗 Estacionamiento gratuito Tome medidas hoy para preparar su hogar, familia, mascotas y vecindario antes de la próxima emergencia. #ReadySBC #WildfirePreparedness #PreparaciónAnteIncendios #SantaBarbaraCounty #ReadySetGo
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Santa Barbara County Fire Department retweeted
Vehicle Rollover: Southbound Hwy 101 near Refugio State Beach Rd. A truck overturned and came to rest on the railroad tracks. Crews are working to remove the vehicle. No injuries have been reported. Railroad tracks in the area are temporarily closed. Drivers are urged to slow down and use caution, as wet weather is in the forecast and roads may be slick. For railroad-related updates, contact Union Pacific Railroad. CT. 8:21 pm
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Vegetation Fire Reported – A vegetation fire has been reported in the 3700 block of Mattei Road, Santa Ynez. Fire units are on scene and actively working to contain the incident. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. Please avoid the area and exercise caution. #SantaYnez #VegetationFire
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Vegetation Fire Update – The fire in the 3700 block of Mattei Road, Santa Ynez has been contained. The final burn area is 6.5 acres. Forward progress was stopped at 3:23 PM. Cause remains under investigation. No injuries reported. Fire units are on scene conducting mop-up operations. The public is advised to avoid the area for safety. Additional updates will be provided as available. #SantaYnez #VegetationFire
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Santa Barbara County Fire Department retweeted
This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸 From all of us at Santa Barbara County Fire Department, thank you to those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and to the families who continue to carry their memory forward. Today, and every day, we remember. #MemorialDay #SBCFire #HonorAndRemember
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Santa Barbara County Fire Department retweeted
Forward progress stopped at 3:23pm. Updates to follow.
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