(Photos: Mike Eliason / SBC)

Update by edhat staff 12:25 p.m., July 12, 2018

The Holiday Fire is now 100% contained with 100% control expected by 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, pending any winds. The total of acres burns is 113.

Everyone is encouraged to register their address and cellphone at awareandprepare.org to receive the latest evacuation notices.

STATS

Acres Burned: 113

Containment: 100%

Injuries/Deaths/Missing: 0

Structures Damaged/Destroyed: 27 (more details below)

Cause: Under Investigation

Cost: $1.5 million spent to battle the fire

DESTROYED/DAMAGED STRUCTURES

The number of affected structures have been updated as of 12:20 p.m., July 12. A total of 27 structures have been destroyed or damaged.

10 Single Family Residence Destroyed

3 Single Family Residence Damaged

14 Outbuildings including, barns, workshops and sheds have been destroyed.

EVACUATION AREA DOWNGRADED TO EXCLUSION ZONE

Effective at 6 p.m. (Sunday), the areas that remain under Mandatory Evacuation for the Holiday Fire will be downgraded to an Exclusion Zone open to residents only. The area that was under Evacuation Warning has been lifted.

The Exclusion Zone includes the neighborhoods accessed from North Fairview north of the intersection with North La Goleta including:

• Sunset Ridge Rd.

• Franklin Ranch Rd.

• North parts of La Goleta Rd.

• North Fairview, north of La Goleta Rd.

• El Camino Ratel

• Holiday Hill Rd.

• Villa Lemora

• Cuesta Verde

• Edward Pl.

• Pine Tree Ln.

Residents and homeowners living in these areas are permitted to return by showing identification at law enforcement checkpoints. Residents will want to be aware that not all power has been restored and the area may be congested with fire, public safety and and utility crews.

County staff, counselors, public safety personnel and volunteers from Red Cross will meet residents returning to their neighborhoods tonight. Law enforcement and fire personnel will remain in the area through the night. Firefighters will continue to do aggressive mop-up of hot spots in the impacted area. The area does not have electrical power and may not for up to 72 hours.

EVACUATION CENTER CLOSED; LOCAL ASSISTANCE CENTER OPENING The evacuation center at the Goleta Valley Community Center will close at 5 p.m. The County of Santa Barbara, in cooperation with local and state emergency agencies, will open a Local Recovery and Assistance Center for victims of the Holiday Fire. This Assistance Center serves as a single point resource hub for those who have been impacted by the fire. The Center will open Monday, July 9 at the Goleta Union School District Office located at 401 North Fairview Road, Goleta. The Center hours are: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday, July 9

9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 10 and Wednesday, July 11 Based on the community’s needs, the Center may extend hours through the weekend of July 14-15. Representatives from state, local and non-profit agencies will be on site to provide resources such as housing assistance, counseling support, information to aid in rebuilding, permitting, loss of business and/or employment, hazardous materials cleanup, basic health and human services resources, and other issues that have impacted people. Entities and agencies onsite include: American Red Cross

California Department of Insurance

California Department of Tax and Fee Administration

California Office of Emergency Services (OES)

Contractors License Board

County of Santa Barbara

• Community Services/Housing

• Behavioral Wellness

• Department of Public Health

• Department of Social Services

• District Attorney

• Environmental Health Series

• Planning Department

• Recorder Assessor

Department of Motor Vehicles

Franchise Tax Board, State of California

Hospice of Santa Barbara

Internal Revenue Services (IRS)

Salvation Army

Santa Barbara Food Bank

Santa Barbara Contractors Association

State Farm Insurance

Unity Shoppe

Utilities (invited) RESTORATION OF POWER While a backup source of power can keep you up and running during a power outage, generators can be dangerous if connected or used improperly. Before using a generator, consult an electrician to determine the proper equipment and safe set up for your residence or business. Please refer to safety tips posted on the Southern California Edison website.

Update by edhat staff

8:00 a.m., July 7, 2018