New Evacuations Ordered As California Wildfires Rage On
- 6 years ago
On Sunday, the largest California wildfire advanced on coastal towns near Santa Barbara, after being incited by gusty winds and dry conditions. Authorities ordered residents in parts of Carpinteria and Montecito to evacuate early on Sunday as the fire moved closer to the city of Santa Barbara. According to the National Weather Service, top wind speeds were forecast to increase to 55 miles per hour on Sunday.