Jesusita Fire Information 

Jesusita Fire 

On May 5th, at approximately 1:45 p.m. a fire began in the Cathedral Peak area.

The fire response was administered by a Unified Command consisting of the Santa Barbara Fire Department, Santa Barbara County Fire Department, Montecito Fire, and the US Forest Service.

Fire Recovery Resources

Press Releases 

Assembling a Disaster Kit 

Sheriff’s Reverse 911® System - Registration 

Key Phone Numbers

Jesusita Fire Call Center is now closed.

Fire Photos 

Water Conservation

Shelters 

Animal Shelters

Fire Status

• 8,733 acres burned
• All evacuation orders and warnings lifted as of May 13, 2009
• Residences threatened – 500; commercial properties threatened – 0
• 80 homes destroyed; 15 homes damaged
• 1 commercial property destroyed
• 2 outbuildings damaged, 79 outbuildings destroyed
• 1,857 personnel on scene: 111 engines, 57 crews
• 1 air attack tanker and 4 helicopters
• 30 firefighter injuries
• Cause under investigation:  Tip line: (805) 686-5074
• Estimated costs $17 million
• Fire fully contained

JESUSITA FIRE EVACUATIONS

THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO MANDATORY EVACUATION ORDERS OR EVACUATION WARNINGS IN EFFECT. 

Definitions

An Evacuation Order means that residents are being directed to leave their homes immediately.

An evacuation warning means that residents should be prepared to leave immediately if their area is upgraded to an Order.

Maps 

Public information kiosks are in the following locations:

Traffic & Road Conditions    

Road Closure Information  (805)568-3006

Trail Closures

How You Can Help

Funds Needed for the Red Cross Relief Effort
The American Red Cross, Santa Barbara County Chapter, seeks your help. Visit www.sbredcross.org to make a financial donation online.

Tip Line
The cause of Jesusita Fire is currently under investigation. If you have information about the fire, please call the anonymous tip hotline 805-686-5074.

Fire Preparedness 

Defending Your Home and Hazard Reduction

Ready.gov

Get Prepared Checklist

Media Resources

Residents are advised to stay alert for additional information by listening to County Government cable TV station Channel 20, or the following AM or FM radio “Stations of Choice” for Emergency Public Information or other local television stations.