Los Olivos fire forces evacuations
Approximately 50-60 acres were charred Monday afternoon.
LOS OLIVOS — Families and livestock evacuated northeast Los Olivos Monday afternoon after an incident firefighters are calling the “Caballo Fire” grew in the 3300 block of Caballo Lane.
Preliminary reports estimate 50-60 acres damaged by the flames, which jumped a roadway. Support from multiple helicopters allowed crews to stop forward progress of the fire within a few hours of the 2:30 p.m. call time.
A temperature of 93 degrees paired with 15 mph winds spread the flames despite an aggressive attack from Santa Barbara County firefighters and aiding agencies.
— Annelise Hanshaw
Resurfacing begins on State Route 192
MONTECITO — Travelers on State Route 192 can expect up to five-minute delays as construction crews resurface the road between Cold Springs Road to .9 mile west of Nidever Road. Construction begins today.
Signs and traffic controllers will help drivers navigate one-way traffic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday.
— Annelise Hanshaw
