Wildfire — Santa Ynez Valley, California

2017-07-08 to 2017-07-25 · Santa Ynez Valley, California

Event narrative

The Whittier Fire burned 18,470 acres in southern Santa Barbara county. The fire destroyed 16 homes and damaged one other.

Wider weather episode

Hot and dry conditions during the month resulted in two significant wildfires in Southern California. The Alamo fire burned 28,687 acres while the Whittier fire burned 18, 430 acres.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 718128. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.