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User:Penitentes/Lake Fire (2024)

Coordinates: 34°47′06″N 120°02′41″W / 34.785°N 120.044833°W / 34.785; -120.044833
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Lake Fire
Date(s)
  • July 5, 2024 (2024-07-05) –
  • present
  • (1 day)
LocationSanta Barbara County, California, United States
Coordinates34°47′06″N 120°02′41″W / 34.785°N 120.044833°W / 34.785; -120.044833
Statistics
Burned area4,673 acres (1,891 ha; 7 sq mi; 19 km2)
Map
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The general location of the Lake Fire in Southern California

The Lake Fire is an active wildfire in Southern California's Santa Barbara County. As of July 5, 2024, the fire has burned 4,673 acres (1,891 hectares). The fire's cause is under investigation.[1]

Background

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Progression

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The Lake Fire was reported near Zaca Lake, in the Los Padres National Forest, before 3:45 p.m. PDT. By 9:00, evacuation warnings went into effect for Figueroa Mountain Road. The fire burned 4,673 acres (1,891 ha) by 11:00 p.m. Conditions during this period were hot and gusty, with temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and winds with peak gusts ≥15 miles per hour (24 km/h).[2][3]

Effects

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Lake Fire". www.fire.ca.gov. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  2. ^ Staff (July 5, 2024). "Large brush fire erupts near Zaca Lake in Santa Barbara County". Ventura County Star. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
  3. ^ Leslie, Kaytlyn; Bolton, Tom (July 5, 2024). "Resort evacuated as large vegetation fire breaks out near Central Coast lake". San Luis Obispo Tribune. Retrieved July 5, 2024.
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