Crews Fire burns 5,400 acres near Gilroy, 20% percent contained

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Monday, July 6, 2020
Crews Fire grows to 2,000 acres, 20 percent contained
The Crews Fire in Santa Clara County has grown to 2,000 acres and is 20 percent contained.

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, Calif. (KGO) -- Evacuations are in place for parts of Santa Clara County as a fire burns near Gilroy.

Flames broke out Sunday afternoon and quickly grew out of control in the area of Crews Road near Oak Springs Circle.

At least 5,400 acres have burned and the fire is 20%contained.

Mandatory evacuation orders are in effect for people who live along Canada Road... and Highway 152 from Bloomfield to San Felipe Road.