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California wildfire burns more than 4,600 acres
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California wildfire burns more than 4,600 acres

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (NBC, KYMA/KECY) – Evacuation warnings are in effect after the Lake Fire broke out in Santa Barbara County, California, on Friday.

The fire was first reported around 3:45 p.m. Friday and quickly grew to more than 4,600 acres by 11:30 p.m. Friday night.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department (SBCFD) and the U.S. Forest Service responded as the fire spread rapidly.

Zaca Lake Resort was evacuated shortly after the fire started and an evacuation warning was later issued along Figueroa Mountain Road.

Road closures were announced Saturday morning and residents living in the evacuation warning area were told to “be ready to leave at a moment’s notice.”

The cause of the lake fire is under investigation and is currently 0% contained, with the potential for significant growth over the next 24 hours.

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