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Firefighters battle Santa Barbara County blaze
The wildfire that broke out Aug. 8 in Los Padres National Forest was reportedly caused by an illegal marijuana-growing operation, officials say. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
By Sunday evening, the La Brea fire had burned about 87,000 acres in Santa Barbara County and was 64% contained, officials say. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
Crews work to clear a fire break as the La Brea blaze approaches. A dozen other fires were burning statewide Sunday, including some in Santa Cruz County, Shasta County and Yuba County. (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
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