Pictures from the Jesusita Fire, May 2009.

This fire destroyed 80 homes and burned over 8,000 acres.  It caused the evacuation of Sycamore Canyon, where we had been living until last  November, when we were evacuated because of the Tea Fire.  This time we were safe in Carpinteria.

2009-05-Jesusuita Fire 2View from the Santa Barbara Pier

The foothills behind Santa Barbara.The foothills behind Santa Barbara

Homes on the side of San Roque Canyon

Homes on the side of San Roque Canyon

After the fireAfter the fire