Firefighters contain vegetation fire near Santa Barbara Zoo
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – California Highway Patrol said a vegetation fire sparked up near the Santa Barbara Zoo around 4:16 p.m. on Monday.
The fire was located off of Ninos Drive in between the Zoo parking lot and El Escorial Condos, according to an incident response page.
CHP said the fire was moving to a nearby creek bed as of 4:20 p.m.
Santa Barbara City Fire said the fire was contained as of 6:00 p.m., and that fire crews were able to stop further spread.
"No damage to adjacent residential complex of the Zoo. Cause of the fire is under investigation," said the department.
SBFD responded to a vegetation fire in the 500 block of Niños Dr.
— SBCityFirePIO (@SBCityFirePIO) April 12, 2022
Fire crews were able to contain the fire and stop further spread. No damage to adjacent residential complex or the Zoo. Cause of the fire is under investigation.
Thanks to the amazing response of @SBCityFirePIO, @montecitofire, and @SB_Police, this scary situation is now under control! No harm to any humans or animals at the Zoo. We deeply appreciate everything you do to keep our community protected! https://t.co/hEVb7SJ4X0
— Santa Barbara Zoo (@SantaBarbaraZoo) April 12, 2022
