News coverage of the Jesusita Fire is everywhere. Status report from Santa Barbara County Fire as of 11:15 p.m.:

• 2,739 acres burned
• 10% contained
• Damage assessment in progress
initial estimate of 75 homes damaged or destroyed
• 4,715 homes evacuated (mandatory evacuation orders);
affects approx. 12,000 people
• 5,200 homes under evacuation warning;
approx. 12,000 people affected
• Residences threatened - 3500;
commercial properties threatened - 100
• 2,303 personnel on scene: 246 Engines, 62 crews
• 10 fixed wing aircraft and 15 helicopters
• 11 firefighter injuries
• Cause under investigation: Tip line – 805-686-5074
• Air quality warning remains in effect
• Estimated costs to date $1.8 million

Mandatory Evacuation Orders:

A Mandatory Evacuation Order is now in effect for all areas north of Cathedral Oaks Drive east of Highway 154 to San Jose Creek (Near Patterson Avenue), all areas north of La Colina Road between Highway 154 and La Cumbre Road, and all areas north of State Street between La Cumbre Road and San Roque Road.
An Evacuation Warning/Advisory has been issued for the area south of Cathedral Oaks Drive, west of Highway 154, east of Turnpike Road, and north of US Highway 101.

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