Lockheed Fire [Santa Cruz] 8-17
The fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains has now burned over 7,000 acres and is 65% 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 by the fire. More than 100 residences are threatened and there are mandatory evacuations for Swanton affecting 200 people.
The primary fuels are redwood and pine trees. The area is mountainous with few roads for access.
Currently there are 295 engines, 21 crews, 28 dozers, 21 water tenders, 14 helicopters, 6 air tankers, and 2,165 personnel assigned to the fire. To date cost $9.8 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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