INCIDENT UPDATED 10/1/2012
Approximate Location
34.501 latitude, -119.783 longitude
Incident Overview
The Lookout Fire started at approximately 7:49 a.m. on October 17, 2012. The cause is still under investigation. The fire is located off of Highway 154 and Painted Cave Road, 10 miles north of Santa Barbara. The mandatory evacuations for the Painted Cave area have been lifted for residents only as of 5 pm, October 17, 2012. The warning evacuations remain in effect for West Camino Cielo, Hidden Valley and Trout Club. The fire has the potential to grow to 100 acres.
Basic Information
| Incident Type | Wildfire |
|---|---|
| Cause | Downed Power Line |
| Date of Origin | Wednesday October 17th, 2012 approx. 07:49 AM |
| Location | 10 miles north of Santa Barbara |
| Incident Commander | Mark Vontillow |
Current Situation
| Total Personnel | 290 |
|---|---|
| Size | 44 acres |
| Percent Contained | 100% |
| Estimated Containment Date | Thursday October 18th, 2012 approx. 05:00 PM |
| Fuels Involved | Brush |
| Fire Behavior | There was no spread of the fire today. |
| Significant Events | All evacuation notices have been lifted. |
Outlook
| Planned Actions | The fire area will not be staffed tonight. |
|---|---|
| Growth Potential | Medium |
| Terrain Difficulty | High |
| Remarks | Since the fire is 100% contained, this will be the last update on Inciweb. |
