Santa Barbara on fire again

Marc Muench · May 6, 2009

Some really big flames over Santa Barbara again!

I am amazed this is happening for a third time in one year:cry 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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philiphutson · May 6, 2009

Marc Muench wrote:

Some really big flames over Santa Barbara again!

I am amazed this is happening for a third time in one year:cry 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

Nikolai · May 6, 2009

Sorry to hear, Marc!

Hopefully it won't be as big as last time...

dseidman · May 6, 2009

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

Marc Muench · May 6, 2009

philiphutson wrote:

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

philiphutson · May 6, 2009

Marc Muench wrote:

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

schmoo · May 6, 2009

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.

agunther · May 6, 2009

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.

aktse · May 6, 2009

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.

Secluded Valley · May 7, 2009

I hope ya'll are okay. It still feels like winter here. It does seem early for fire season.

Hoping for no Santa Ana's...

Kristine

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...

ChatKat · May 7, 2009

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.

Flyinggina · May 7, 2009

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

Marc Muench · May 7, 2009

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

Nikolai · May 7, 2009

Marc Muench wrote:

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!

cpagility · May 8, 2009

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

Karen

Marc Muench wrote:

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

Marc Muench · May 8, 2009

cpagility wrote:

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

Nikolai · May 8, 2009

Marc Muench wrote:

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

:lurk

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

PHOTOempt · May 8, 2009

Marc Muench wrote:

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

ehughes · May 8, 2009

Take care Marc.... Hope all is well

Awais Yaqub · May 8, 2009

Hey take care Marc !

agunther · May 8, 2009

City
The evacuation zone is extended towards downtown according to kron4. Seems like a lot more people are affected now and a lot of homes have already been destroyed.

Marc Muench · May 8, 2009

Thank you everyone for your concerns. Was up all night after seeing the largest wall of fire lapping up on my neighborhood. Was so amazed I took these shots from a hill about half mile away.
They are warning us that what did not occur last night could tonight:cry
For now it is cooler and the winds are off the ocean, so with luck we wont have to evacuate.

DavidTO · May 8, 2009

Wow, Marc. Those are some serious flames. I've had one close to my house, too. It's not fun.

Nikolai · May 8, 2009

Marc Muench wrote:

Thank you everyone for your concerns. Was up all night after seeing the largest wall of fire lapping up on my neighborhood. Was so amazed I took these shots from a hill about half mile away.
They are warning us that what did not occur last night could tonight:cry
For now it is cooler and the winds are off the ocean, so with luck we wont have to evacuate.

Damn Marc, it does look close

My hopes are with you!

ian408 · May 8, 2009

Damn. I guess the water tanks and hoses were placed just in time.

Pindy · May 9, 2009

Yikes. Stay safe!

ChatKat · May 9, 2009

11 pm news
The city of SB has hotel rooms where the tourist have cancelled and the local residents were able to get rooms at Bacara for $199 and the hotel rooms all the way into Westlake Village are full with evacuees. 30,000 people are evacuated at the moment....The local Hyatt here is full of Santa Barbara residents with a special rate of $99 - we are 60 miles from Goleta.

PHOTOempt · May 9, 2009

crumbs - that looks awful. i like the zooming out shots the best, but hope that the distance between you and the flames will be provided in a permanent way asap. fingers (and toes) crossed - sarah

Marc Muench · May 10, 2009

Finally a semi-normal day

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and words, we are very thankful the wind stopped when it did. However, now it is time to clean off the entire yard, house and well just about everything from ash:cry. The choppers are still flying, imagine there are a few hot spots to douse, but at least the fog rolled in this morning and brought with it much needed humidity and cool air making for a rather nice Mothers Day

Nikolai · May 10, 2009

Marc Muench wrote:

Finally a semi-normal day

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and words, we are very thankful the wind stopped when it did. However, now it is time to clean off the entire yard, house and well just about everything from ash:cry. The choppers are still flying, imagine there are a few hot spots to douse, but at least the fog rolled in this morning and brought with it much needed humidity and cool air making for a rather nice Mothers Day

I'm very relieved to hear that.

Andy · May 10, 2009

Marc Muench wrote:

Finally a semi-normal day

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and words, we are very thankful the wind stopped when it did. However, now it is time to clean off the entire yard, house and well just about everything from ash:cry. The choppers are still flying, imagine there are a few hot spots to douse, but at least the fog rolled in this morning and brought with it much needed humidity and cool air making for a rather nice Mothers Day

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Santa Barbara on fire again

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