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Downtown Solvang commercial building destroyed in early-morning fire; investigation ongoing
Summary
Santa Barbara County Fire crews fought a large, three‑story commercial blaze in downtown Solvang on the morning of May 30; no injuries were reported, the building was a total loss and the cause remains under investigation.
A large, three‑story commercial building in downtown Solvang was essentially a total loss after a structure fire that drew multiple Santa Barbara County fire companies and neighboring mutual‑aid units, city and county officials said. The blaze was reported by multiple 911 callers beginning about 5:29 a.m., and crews declared the fire a defensive operation on arrival.
City and county fire officials said the fire drew a multi‑agency response, evacuations and street closures and did not spread to neighboring structures. The city manager and the mayor thanked first responders for protecting surrounding properties and for the absence of injuries.
“My name is Tom Helmerich, battalion chief for Santa Barbara…
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