Some really big flames over Santa Barbara again!

I am amazed this is happening for a third time in one year This was taken behind our studio at around 2:30 pm. So far the fire has not burned any structures, but it will be a long night.

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Originally Posted by Marc Muench Some really big flames over Santa Barbara again! I am amazed this is happening for a third time in one year This was taken behind our studio at around 2:30 pm. So far the fire has not burned any structures, but it will be a long night.

So break out that 500mm and get some pictures on here.
Looks like I be working from home (nice and far from the fire) for a few days.

-Philip

Sorry to hear, Marc!
Hopefully it won't be as big as last time...

Third time in a year? That must get a little tiring. Hopefully this doesn't turn out to be anything significant.

Originally Posted by philiphutson So break out that 500mm and get some pictures on here. Looks like I be working from home (nice and far from the fire) for a few days. -Philip

look carefully at the word "flames"

The fire has been somewhat contained over night with decreasing winds. Phil you might have to go to work after all :(

Originally Posted by Marc Muench look carefully at the word "flames" The fire has been somewhat contained over night with decreasing winds. Phil you might have to go to work after all :(

Well if I were blond I would claim that as an excuse for not seeing the link, I'm going to claim it was late

Well that's good news that it's contained. I just turned on the news to see the local coverage it's looking good that it won't be another tea fire or worse the painted cave fire.
-Philip

I was kinda hoping this was going to be a really nice sunset post.

Those pirates seem like they get awfully feisty down by you! Good to hear Phil's news on the containment.

The fire season is starting early this year. I hope it won't be as bad as last year. On a trip through the Sierras I couldn't breathe and visibility was next to nothing. Most of Oregon was affected and we saw the clouds from the California even in Idaho.

I hope the humidity stays up, temps stay low, and no Santa Ana winds!

Why do I have this feeling that it's going to be a long fire season... Stay safe everyone.

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[FONT=Century Gothic]Complete random comment... When I went to check out the KCAL website (I was curious about the fire), I saw they have a link for "car chases" ...I definately don't miss SoCal...[/FONT]

Not so good....I live near Nik and we have smoke in Thousand Oaks. The fire flared up big time this afternoon and 70 mph winds are going though the area. My stepson is a engineer in the fire department 200 miles south and he was called up. My stepdaughter lives right off State Street in the downtown area and they are voluntarily evacuating near downtown. Not too good. I hope Marc is safe up in Goleta.

Yes, it is scary indeed. My son is in Santa Barbara this week. I'll be relieved when he gets back to Florida.

Hope all is well with Mark and his crew.

My heart goes out to those who have lost their homes and to all of the wonderful, hard working people who are fighting the flames.

Let's hope the weather gives them a break before too much more damage is done.


Virginia

I watched the fire flare up yesterday at around 2pm. Then the entire scene changed from a dissipating fire to a fire storm yet again. This morning the winds are already up and there is much more smoke. I expect the fire to be up higher in the mountains today though. I have heard of around 20 homes burnt but the assessment will come in later today. I am just happy that the Santa Barbara Mission was spared

Originally Posted by Marc Muench I watched the fire flare up yesterday at around 2pm. Then the entire scene changed from a dissipating fire to a fire storm yet again. This morning the winds are already up and there is much more smoke. I expect the fire to be up higher in the mountains today though. I have heard of around 20 homes burnt but the assessment will come in later today. I am just happy that the Santa Barbara Mission was spared

And 100 degree heat wave doesn't help either...
You hang in there, Marc!

Not looking good there tonight. Good luck and let us know how you're doing.

Karen

Originally Posted by Marc Muench I watched the fire flare up yesterday at around 2pm. Then the entire scene changed from a dissipating fire to a fire storm yet again. This morning the winds are already up and there is much more smoke. I expect the fire to be up higher in the mountains today though. I have heard of around 20 homes burnt but the assessment will come in later today. I am just happy that the Santa Barbara Mission was spared

Originally Posted by cpagility Not looking good there tonight. Good luck and let us know how you're doing. Karen

If I get a chance I will post some footage of the ginormous flames I shot about 3 hours ago.

As for now, I can hear the sheriff evacuating the adjacent neighborhood

Originally Posted by Marc Muench If I get a chance I will post some footage of the ginormous flames I shot about 3 hours ago.

As for now, I can hear the sheriff evacuating the adjacent neighborhood

Originally Posted by Marc Muench If I get a chance I will post some footage of the ginormous flames I shot about 3 hours ago. As for now, I can hear the sheriff evacuating the adjacent neighborhood

thinking of you and hoping that you and family stay safe, and that the studio is ok too! keep us all posted when you get a chance - i'm quite sure that there are many of us who are keeping you in our thoughts.
sarah

Take care Marc.... Hope all is well

Hey take care Marc !