Loma wildfire in Santa Cruz mountains destroys more homes
MORGAN HILL, Calif. -- The Loma Fire burning in the Santa Cruz Mountains has destroyed a dozen homes and 16 other structures.
Cal Fire said Saturday afternoon that 12 homes and 16 structures were destroyed by the fire. That compares to eight homes and nine other structures on Friday reported destroyed.
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The blaze has charred about 6 square miles and is 56 percent contained. It is still threatening 325 structures.
Hundreds of residents were evacuated from both Santa Cruz and Santa Clara County neighborhoods after the blaze started Monday.
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Mandatory evacuations were lifted for Santa Cruz County but they remain in effect for Santa Clara County, where most of the threatened structures are located.
Fire officials expect full containment by early next week.
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Evacuations:
Evacuations have been lifted for Santa Cruz County residents.
Road closures:
Loma Prieta Road 1 mile east of Highland Way
Summit Road at Ormsby Cutoff
Croy Road 3 miles west of Uvas Road to be lifted for residents only
Casa Loma and McKean Road
The Casa Loma Volunteer Fire Association is accepting donations to for Loma Fire evacuees. Click here to donate.
Or, send donations here:
CLVFA
PO Box 601
Redwood Estates, CA 95044
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