Montecito Firefighters Tackle Engine Fire and Traffic Collision

By the edhat staff

Montecito firefighters responded to two separate incidents on Saturday, an engine fire and a collision.

At 9:50 am, Montecito firefighters responded to a traffic collision involving a motorcycle and vehicle on the 2000 block of Sycamore Canyon Road.

The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital by a ground ambulance and their condition is unknown. 

At 10:45 am, firefighters responded to the 500 block of Santa Rosa Lane where a cargo van’s engine compartment was on fire.

Crews quickly extinguished the flames, preventing nearby vegetation from catching fire. 

Photo: Montecito Fire Department