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thanks to all who are battling this monster zaca fire.

acres burned: 81,795 acres
acreage increase (last 12 hours): 1,008 acres
fireline to build: 57 miles
date started: july 4, 2007 at 10:53 am
percent contained: 68 percent
expected containment: september 7, 2007
injuries: 22
structures threatened: 595

crews: 71
engines:193
helicopters: 20
air tankers: 8
air attack: 2
dozers: 29
water tenders: 66
total personnel assigned: 2,912

cost to date: $61.5 million

growth potential: extreme

terrain difficulty: extreme

heavy brush contains a high dead component. some conifers at higher elevations. live fuel moistures are below critical levels. a continuous fuel bed lies ahead of the fire's dominant spread direction.

Labels: Zaca Fire

by the Zaca Fire.

One of Santa Barbara County's most famous landmarks is now threatened by the month old Zaca fire.

Cold Springs Tavern sits on the top of San Marcos Pass, which is in the line of fire.

...The tavern has been around for 131 years and once served as a stage coach stop. These days it's a restaurant and famous "western-style" weekend hangout for travelers.

It has been featured on many national shows including "California's Gold" with Huell Howser and the Food Network with Rachel Ray. - KEYT

Who knew that you needed to wrap it up like a "baked potato" to save it, though...

Firefighters wrapped an historic tavern in aluminum on Tuesday to protect it from an advancing blaze that continued to threaten dozens of rural cabins in northern Santa Barbara County. - SanLuisObispo.com

Labels: Santa Barbara History, Zaca Fire