Saturday Update: Zaca Fire Burns More Than 81,000 Acres
The Zaca Fire that's been burning for 37 days is now 81,795 acres and 68% contained as of Saturday. A reminder the evacuation order for the Peachtree community has been lifted. An evacuation order for Paradise Road and Lower Santa Ynez River Road to Gibraltar Dam remains in effect.
Also, a reminder to drivers Highway 154 is back open, but due to fire equipment in the area commuters are being advised to take other routes if possible. Due to the heavy volume of firefighting vehicles, the speed limit on Highway 154 has been reduced to 45 miles per hour.
Starting Monday residents can expect to see a lot more smoke once again, that's due to more back fires that will be set at the Zaca Fire.
The cost of fighting the fire has grown to $61 million. Fire officials hope to have the Zaca Fire fully contained by September 7th.
Also, a reminder to drivers Highway 154 is back open, but due to fire equipment in the area commuters are being advised to take other routes if possible. Due to the heavy volume of firefighting vehicles, the speed limit on Highway 154 has been reduced to 45 miles per hour.
Starting Monday residents can expect to see a lot more smoke once again, that's due to more back fires that will be set at the Zaca Fire.
The cost of fighting the fire has grown to $61 million. Fire officials hope to have the Zaca Fire fully contained by September 7th.
1 comment:
Thanks for a fine job covering this from your perspective. I live in SB (downtown) but have been watching the growth of the fire from maps and photos (as well as smoke and ash).
Prayers for safety,
Adryen D.
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