Lockheed Fire [Santa Cruz] 8-18
The fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains has now burned over 7,100 acres and is 80% contained. The weather has been cooperating, with lighter than expected winds. So far only 5 injuries have been reported and 2 outbuildings have been damaged and one destroyed by the fire.
There are still a half dozen residence threatened on Warnella Truck Trail, and about 20 people displaced from the Warnella and Blodgett area.
The primary fuels are redwood and pine trees. The area is mountainous with few roads for access.
Currently there are 238 engines, 34 crews, 29 dozers, 27 water tenders, 14 helicopters, 6 air tankers, and 2,172 personnel assigned to the fire. To date cost $12.8 million.
Links: Cal Fire Lockheed Fire page, the Enplan Wildfire Viewer, the Santa Cruz Sentinel local news page, and their map of the Lockheed Fire.
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