Edhat Staff
Source: Los Padres National Forest
Los Padres National Forest officials today announced that the Whittier Fire is 100 percent contained as of October 5 at 5 pm. The Whittier Fire began July 8 on Bureau of Reclamation land near Lake Cachuma and burned a total of 18,430 acres.
“The Forest Service conducted a final infrared flight on October 2 that revealed some lingering heat sources but they are far enough inside the lines that it does not pose a threat to adjacent communities or risk escaping the containment lines,” said Santa Barbara District Ranger Pancho Smith.
The closure order on West Camino Cielo will remain in effect until the fire is fully controlled and declared out.
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July 8, 2017 – Whittier Fire Remains at 87% Containment
