Fire

Evacuation Warning for Gaviota State Park Lifted After Small Vegetation Fire

By Alissa Orozco

October 30, 2025 6:08 pm

Published October 30, 2025 6:29 pm

GAVIOTA, Calif. (KEYT) – A small vegetation fire has broken out along Highway 101 north of Calle Mariposa Reina, near the Gaviota State Beach.

The fire has grown to about a half-acre to one acre and is spreading slowly.

Santa Barbara County Fire is on the scene, and an evacuation warning was issued for Gaviota State Beach, which has been lifted

Santa Barbara County Fire says forward progress stopped by 7:08 p.m.

Highway 101 southbound lane #2 is still closed as of tonight.

This article will be updated with more information as it becomes available.

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