SOLVANG, Calif.— Los Padres National Forest officials are cautioning the public that the incoming storm system could bring potentially hazardous conditions across the southern half of the Forest beginning this weekend through next Tuesday. Visitors planning to picnic, hike, hunt, or camp over the next five days are strongly encouraged to monitor weather forecasts and […]
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Los Padres National Forest officials raise fire restrictions due to Extreme Fire Danger
GOLETA, Calif. November 12, 2019 – Due to extremely dry vegetation and an increasing fire danger, Los Padres National Forest officials announced that Extreme Fire Danger fire restrictions will go into effect immediately and remain in effect through December 31, 2019. The following restrictions will be rigorously enforced: Wood and charcoal fires are prohibited in […]
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Los Padres to host 5th Annual Women in Wildfire Training Camp
GOLETA, Calif. Dec. 5, 2018 – Los Padres National Forest is seeking highly motivated people to attend an introductory fire career awareness camp which will include training designed for entry level firefighters. Individuals selected for the program will be introduced to and gain basic knowledge of the Incident Management System, firefighting techniques, suppression equipment, safety, […]
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Los Padres officials announce additional fire restrictions
GOLETA, Calif. Aug. 8, 2018– Due to extremely dry vegetation and an increasing fire danger, Los Padres National Forest officials today announced that additional fire restrictions will go into effect beginning tomorrow, August 9, 2018. The following restrictions will be rigorously enforced until the end of the declared fire season: Wood and charcoal fires are […]
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Los Padres releases cause of the Whittier Fire
GOLETA, Calif. February 5, 2018 – Los Padres National Forest officials today announced the investigation into the cause of the Whittier Fire has been completed. The investigation determined that a passenger vehicle driving through tall grass on the hillside above Camp Whittier ignited the fire. No criminal charges have been filed. Due to the age […]
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Los Padres to Host ‘Women In WildFire’ Training Camp
GOLETA, CA, August 30, 2017 – Los Padres National Forest officials announced that the deadline for applications for the 2017 Women In Wildfire Training Camp is Sunday, September 18, 2017. The Forest Service is seeking highly motivated females to attend this introductory fire career awareness camp which will include training designed for entry level firefighters. […]
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Hazards of the Plant Variety on the Fireline
August 23, 2016 – Firefighters battling wildfires on the Los Padres National Forest have more to contend with than just heat, flames, smoke and hazardous terrain. There is another enemy lurking in their midst: the all too familiar poison oak. Poison oak is prevalent in most areas on the forest and some firefighters are saying […]
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Marijuana Gardens Removed in Path of the Soberanes Fire
GOLETA, California, August 19, 2016 – Last week US Forest Service Law Enforcement & Investigations, Monterey County Sheriff’s Department, CA Department of Fish & Wildlife, and CA Department of Justice officers and agents removed several marijuana grow sites in the path of the Soberanes Fire. The gardens were removed to increase public and firefighter safety, […]