Possible Flow Of Toxic Waste Has Ventura Residents Ready To Go Again
Toxic waste from burned out homes and cars are also a danger for lower-lying homeowners.
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Toxic waste from burned out homes and cars are also a danger for lower-lying homeowners.
Thomas Fire victims were warned Friday to beware of FEMA-related scams.
The Department Of Homeland Security announced Tuesday President Trump has declared a major disaster for the counties of Ventura and Santa Barbara, allowing funds to be release to those affected.
The Thomas Fire is now 86% contained and has burned more than 280,000 acres.
On Dec. 4 thousands of firefighters never thought they'd be spending Christmas side-by-side backhoes and excavators.
Grieving family, friends and colleagues gathered at a Liberty Station church today to salute and say goodbye to a firefighter from Escondido who lost his life facing down the largest wildfire in California history.
The huge wildfire that burned hundreds of homes in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties is now the largest in California's recorded history.
The Thomas Fire is only 500 acres from overtaking the 2003 Cedar Fire as the largest in California history.
All mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders in place for several days were lifted for Santa Barbara County at around 9 a.m. Thursday.
Red Flag warnings are in affect from 6 p.m. Wednesday to 10 a.m. Thursday for southern Santa Barbara County.
On Dec. 16 plumes of smoke were seen along the coast with several spots of fire. By Dec. 19 most of the smoke and fire is not visible from space.
Adding insult to injury, a family that was forced to pack up their home to escape the Thomas Fire were hit by burglars who broke into their SUVs and stole more than $75,000 of their valuables.
Hot, gusty winds that caused a huge flare-up and forced more evacuations last weekend are expected to whip up again Wednesday.
Celebrity Chef Jose Andes fed Puerto Rico after the hurricane and now he's in Ventura County doing the same.
Weary firefighters who have been working round the clock to save homes from the devastating Thomas Fire were treated to a "thank you" meal this weekend, courtesy of actor Rob Lowe.
It's possible the ash is raising the risk of polluting the fish we eat and sending even more toxins into the air.
The Thomas fire, now the largest in California's history, entered its 14th day Sunday at 40 percent containment.
The Thomas Fire continued to burn at both ends, northwest of Santa Barbara into the Los Padres National Forest, and east near Fillmore, where winds were dangerously strong Sunday evening.
Cory Iverson is survived by a 2-year-old daughter, and a pregnant wife.
Red flag warnings were in place again Saturday night and Sunday as winds were expected to kick up.
The Thomas Fire is now the third largest fire on record in California and the biggest firefighting effort in state history.
The Thomas Fire has burned at least 267,500 acres and destroyed more than 1,000 structures.
Jim Welsh did last minute work on his home in Santa Barbara where a red flag warning will be in effect into Sunday.
Ten days after it flared up near the Sepulveda Pass, the Skirball Fire was 100 percent contained Thursday evening.
The blaze is also still encroaching on several seaside communities in Santa Barbara. 18,000 homes remain threatened.
