Power outage in Montecito due to strong winds and large fallen tree
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Montecito Fire and California Highway Patrol responded to a power outage in Montecito on Monday night, according to CHP.
Montecito Fire said the power outage was caused by the strong winds pushing a large Eucalyptus tree to fall onto power lines near the intersection of Hot Springs Rd and Olive Mill Rd. in front of Casa Dorinda.
As of 10:30 p.m., Southern California Edison is en route to assist removing the tree from the power lines, and CHP will direct traffic around the area while the situation is resolved.
This is a developing story, more information will be provided as updates come in.