Crime & Safety
CZU Lightning Fires: 87 Percent Containment; 86k Acres Burned
More than 1,400 structures have been destroyed, including 925 residences and 171 commercial structures.
The CZU Lightning Complex wildfires, which have burned 86,509 acres across San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties since Aug. 16, are 87 percent contained as of Sunday, Cal Fire said.
More than 1,400 structures have been destroyed, including 925 residences and 171 commercial structures. An additional 90 residences and 16 commercial structures have been damaged.
There has been one civilian killed and one civilian injured.
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"Crews continue to mop up and control hot spots throughout the fire area in an effort to support repopulation efforts. Hazards, like compromised trees still exist in the area," Cal Fire reported.
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