Luis Sinco, Author at Lookout Santa Cruz

GOLETA, CALIF. - OCT.13, 2021. The sun is partially obscured by smoke as a firefighting helicopter prepares to make a water drop on the Alisal fire near Goleta on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Alisal fire threatens homes, burning 8,000 acres and closing Highway 101, amid gusty winds

by Lila Seidman, Hayley Smith, Luis Sinco and Gregory Yee October 12, 2021October 22, 2023

Fueled by bone-dry vegetation, flames from the Alisal fire in Santa Barbara County prompted officials to shut down the 101 between Pacific Coast Highway and Winchester Canyon/Cathedral Oaks Road. It remained closed in both directions on Tuesday morning after flames jumped the freeway in several spots.