Which Santa Barbara County neighborhoods are the most flammable?
Last month, Cal Fire released updated fire hazard maps for Santa Barbara and the rest of the state, showing where to beware of potential blazes — categorized into moderate, high, or very high fire hazard zones.
After reviewing the maps, Santa Barbara County fire departments amended and expanded the hazard zones using their own knowledge of the region’s tinder boxes. Following a public comment period, local jurisdictions must adopt the new maps within a few months.