User:Penitentes/Lake Fire (2024)

The Lake Fire is an active wildfire in Southern California's Santa Barbara County. , the fire has burned 4673 acres. The fire's cause is under investigation.

Progression
The Lake Fire was reported near Zaca Lake, in the Los Padres National Forest, before 3:45 p.m. PDT. By 9:00, evacuation warnings went into effect for Figueroa Mountain Road. The fire burned 4673 acres by 11:00 p.m. Conditions during this period were hot and gusty, with temperatures above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and winds with peak gusts ≥15 mph.