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Half of a nearly 6,000-acre reserve managed by UC Santa Barbara has burned from the Lake Fire.
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An active, fast-moving fire has burned more than 20,000 acres in Santa Barbara County since Friday, but putting out the Lake Fire is a challenge for response crews.
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Two Cal Poly professors have patented software that aims to detect wildfires early to stop the spread. The team created an algorithm that detects heat near power lines.
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Cal Fire has awarded millions of dollars to San Luis Obispo County to help reduce wildfire fuel.
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As climate change and drought make wildfires a year-round hazard in California, many residents in high-risk areas must now take extra precautions — including keeping pets safe.
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There’s a new web service by a California-based mapping company that shows detailed information on wildfires in real time. It shows information like nearby population size, climate and drought conditions to try to give people context on wildfires around them.
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With major wildfires burning across California, the California Public Utilities Commission is looking to create transparency on how utilities are handling wildfire risk. The commission held a meeting yesterday requiring utilities like PG&E to present their plans for Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS)
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PG&E's equipment has started or been involved in many massive California wildfires like the 2018 Camp Fire, the 2019 Kincade Fire and last year’s Dixie Fire.
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Experts say Santa Barbara County has seen seven front country fires this year, ranging from Hollister Ranch to the Carpinteria Foothills. Lower fuel moisture levels and the absence of rainfall increase potential for wildfire activity.
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In today's KCBX News Update, we bring you updates on the Camino Fire and the June 7 primary.