The Lake Fire near Los Olivos has consumed more than 38,000 acres since it ignited July 5. High winds and difficult terrain often drive wildfires in Santa Barbara County, but this fire is more related to extreme heat. According to fire behavior trainee Dan Michael, “Those fire fuels, there’s a ton of them, and they’ve been […]
Robert Taylor
Montecito resident an environmental journalist Robert Taylor is a volunteer with the Santa Barbara Chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby. The opinions expressed are his own.
