Tea Fire: Then And Now
Jim Bunner
Santa Barbara/Montecito - It's an anniversary no one wants to remember, but today is the second anniversary of the destructive Tea Fire that destroyed 210 homes.
The fire burned nearly 2,000 acres and started near the historic Tea House in Montecito. By the time the flames were finally extinguished 20 people were injured and damages were in the millions.
KEY News will look back at the devastating fire tonight on a special edition of KEY News at 8:30 pm and 11 pm. We'll also look at what the area looks like now.
Background: Other facts about the fire -- authorities said ten students who held a bonfire near the Tea House caused the fire accidentally. Although those students claimed to have put the fire out, investigators believe heavy winds reignited the flames after the students left.
This past wednesday attorneys for Lance and Carla Hoffman, who were burned at their home on East Mountain Drive, filed suit against the ten students. The lawsuit also blamed a property owner. The suit alleges their negligence resulted in the Hoffman's injuries.
Fire officials and the American Red Cross are reminding all homeowners of the year-round fire danger. Today in several areas, winds will be strong. Ventura County is experiencing a wind advisory with gusts up to 50 miles an hour. Shawn Quien will have more on the wind and your weekend forecast tonight on KEY News
The fire burned nearly 2,000 acres and started near the historic Tea House in Montecito. By the time the flames were finally extinguished 20 people were injured and damages were in the millions.
KEY News will look back at the devastating fire tonight on a special edition of KEY News at 8:30 pm and 11 pm. We'll also look at what the area looks like now.
Background: Other facts about the fire -- authorities said ten students who held a bonfire near the Tea House caused the fire accidentally. Although those students claimed to have put the fire out, investigators believe heavy winds reignited the flames after the students left.
This past wednesday attorneys for Lance and Carla Hoffman, who were burned at their home on East Mountain Drive, filed suit against the ten students. The lawsuit also blamed a property owner. The suit alleges their negligence resulted in the Hoffman's injuries.
Fire officials and the American Red Cross are reminding all homeowners of the year-round fire danger. Today in several areas, winds will be strong. Ventura County is experiencing a wind advisory with gusts up to 50 miles an hour. Shawn Quien will have more on the wind and your weekend forecast tonight on KEY News
Source: http://www.keyt.com/news/local/Tea-Fire--An-Anniversary--107733798.html
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