THE SUMMIT FIRE IN SANTA CRUZ COUNTY has consumed almost 4,000 acres and has been 70% contained according to the fire officials. So far, there have been 36 homes and 18 outbuildings destroyed, but cooler temperatures and a heavy morning fog are aiding the firefighting efforts today.
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Chris ‘Catman’ Puett comforts his dog Tony after a wildfire burned up the property where Jones works as a caretaker in the Santa Cruz Mountains west of Gilroy, Calif., Friday, May 23, 2008. Jones had a shelter for abused animals on the property and lost 17 cats and four dogs to the Summit fire.
AP/Sanchez photo
The forces on the scene comprise of 13 helicopters, 3 air tankers, 278 fire engines, 35 bulldozers, 47 water tenders and nearly 3,000 firefighters. It is expected that full containment will be reached in one or two days.
The San Jose Mercury News has the latest report just released early this afternoon HERE.
KCBA Ch. 35 has today’s video report:
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