The Lake fire broke out in the Silverwood Lake reservoir in San Bernardino County, burning more than 400 acres and prompting evacuations and road closures in the area.

The Lake Fire is now expected to be fully contained by July 31 according to Santa Barbara County Fire spokesperson Scott Safechuck. The fire has burned more than 38,000 acres and is currently 38 ...

Lake Fire burns over 38,000 acres in Santa Barbara County With about 34% containment, the fire has scorched 38,430 acres as of Monday morning.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department hand out post Lake Fire Safety information for people heading back home off highway 154 and Roblar Avenue Sunday.

The Lake fire in Santa Barbara County is more than 37,000 acres, but fire personnel have worked to mitigate risk to Santa Ynez and Los Olivos communities.

For evacuation details and latest updates, see Santa Barbara County’s emergency map. The fire started on July 5 near Zaca Lake, in Los Padres National Forest. Its cause is under investigation.

Firefighters struggle to contain wildfires in California While the Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County was about 8% contained, a rescue operation was conducted to save 13 trapped hikers.

The largest blaze of the California wildfire season, the Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County, grew to over 38,000 acres by Friday, fueled by gusty winds and extreme temperatures, authorities said.