pFirefighting crews worked to protect the historic San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara threatened by flames from the massive 259,000 acre Thomas Firea on December 16.ppAfter nearly two full weeks of burning through large swathes of the state’s southern region, crews had managed to bring the blaze – the third largest in state historya – to 40 percent containment.ppDespite the progress, high winds and persisting dry conditions could still mean big advancements for the fire. Officials have said that the northwestern edge of the blaze near Montecito is still “very dangerous,” according to the LA Timesa.ppThis video shows fire crews working to protect the historic San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, California.