The fire is spreading to the north, affecting Santa Barbara, as conditions remain dangerous. As hundreds fled for safety in Santa Barbara County as the fires spread north, residents in Ventura County sifted through the rubble of what was once their homes. [Apocalyptic images show the devastation caused by raging Southern California fires]Farther north, residents of Santa Barbara County were facing the wrath of the advancing fire. In the city of Santa Barbara, residents continued to deal with heavy smoke and prepared for what might lie ahead. (Mike Eliason/Santa Barbara County Fire Department/Associated Press)Ufberg reported from Santa Barbara, Calif., and Youn reported from Los Angeles.

Source: Washington Post December 10, 2017 23:54 UTC