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A vegetation fire broke out near Highway 1 in the Vandenberg Village area, prompting evacuation orders and road closures. As of 3 p.m. Thursday forward progress of the Santa Lucia Fire has stopped and all evacuation orders and warnings have been cancelled. Nearby road closures are still in effect.

An incoming atmospheric river prompted Santa Barbara County to issue evacuation orders and school closures.

The Lizzie Fire that started in vegetation on the hill behind San Luis Obispo High School prompted evacuations at the school and surrounding neighborhoods.

The Plant Fire broke out on the west side of New Cuyama at around 1:20 pm on Saturday, causing evacuation orders and a stretch of Highway 166 to close. Santa Barbara County fire officials said as of 4:42 p.m. on Sunday, the blaze is at 60% containment and has burned about 5,500 acres.

The Central Coast is still experiencing rain, but the worst of the storm is likely over.

The Central Coast is bracing for more heavy weather this weekend, though it is not expected to be as extreme as it was earlier this week.

Most evacuation and shelter-in-place orders in SLO and Santa Barbara Counties are lifted, though there is still widespread damage and lingering threats.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has canceled all evacuation orders from Monday’s massive storm. But, they say local communities may not be out of the woods yet.

UPDATE 3/6/19 8 A.M. Evacuation orders are now lifted for all areas of Santa Barbara County. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office said many roads may…

UPDATE Feb. 4, 2019 10 A.M. Continued rainstorms and windy conditions overnight Sunday contributed to power outages in San Luis Obispo County, and more…