Where are Santa Cruz fires?

Where are Santa Cruz fires?

CZU Lightning Complex fires
The northern extent of the CZU Lightning Complex fire along Butano Ridge, August 18 2020.
Location	San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties, California
Coordinates	37°11′02.8″N 122°14′40.4″WCoordinates: 37°11′02.8″N 122°14′40.4″W
Statistics

How did the Caldor Fire start?

The Caldor Fire broke out Aug. 14 south of the community of Grizzly Flats. Fueled by drought, hot weather and high winds, the fire quickly grew in size, burning east through the Sierra Nevada mountains and Eldorado National Forest toward the Nevada border.

How did the Dixie Fire start 2021?

The Dixie Fire, visible from Highway 70, along the Feather River on Wednesday, July 20, 2021. Cal Fire investigators announced Tuesday night that the massive Dixie Fire in Northern California was caused by a tree contacting a PG&E distribution line west of the Cresta Dam.

Where is smoke coming from in Santa Cruz?

Is there smoke in Santa Cruz? Smoke typically exists in high concentrations as a result of biomass burning from wood stoves, wildfires and other activity.

What caused the fires in Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz County: Estrada Fire, sparked by prescribed burn, estimated to be 83 acres. The Estrada Fire, which sparked in south Santa Cruz County when a prescribed burn jumped its containment lines Friday, is now 25 percent contained and has burned 83 acres, Cal Fire said Saturday afternoon.

Where is the Estrada fire?

Estrada Fire Incident

Last Updated	10/20/21 6:31 PM
Date Started	10/15/21 2:40 PM
Location Information	Hazel Dell Road and Hidden Canyon. Northwest of Watsonville
Lat/Long	[37.013464, -121.752106]
Administrative Unit	CZU

Is Santa Cruz affected by the fires?

Flames spread rapidly in many areas and climbed the trunks of ancient redwood and fir giants. The CZU Lightning Complex fire burned roughly 86,500 acres from the Santa Cruz Mountains into San Mateo County. More than 1,490 structures were lost, and 911 homes in Santa Cruz County burned.

Why is it smoky in Santa Cruz?

Smoke transported from wildfires from as far away as Oregon can degrade air quality throughout Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties, causing the concentration of smoke to reach high levels of the Air Quality Index (AQI).

Is Tamarack fire contained?

Tamarack Fire is approximately 68,696 acres and is 78% contained. Nearly 422 personnel are working on the fire and more resources are on order. The objective for managing the fire is full suppression, and all efforts will be directed towards meeting that objective with public and firefighter safety foremost in mind.