The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 and the CZU Lightning Complex fire.
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: Most Evacuees May Return Home
The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 and the CZU Lightning Complex fire.
The fire overnight grew to 80,137 acres across San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties with containment at 19 percent.
Updates as of noon, Wednesday, August 26, 2020: Fire UpdateThe fire overnight grew to 80,137 acres across San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties with containment at 19 percent.
Updates as of noon, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020: Fire UpdateFavorable weather conditions – higher humidity and lower temperatures – assisted firefighters overnight. As of this morning, the fire has consumed a total of 78,869 acres across San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties with 17 percent containment. No estimate is given on full containment. The fire has destroyed 246 homes, damaged 21 homes and damaged or destroyed approximately 95 additional structures. One fatality has been reported.
The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 and the CZU Lightning Complex fire.
The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 and the CZU Lightning Complex fire.
The fire grew to 78,000 acres across portions of southern San Mateo County and northern Santa Cruz County with 13 percent containment as of this morning.
Updates as of noon, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020: Care and Shelter Approximately 4,600 people are under evacuation orders in the San Mateo County fire area. The County along with the American Red Cross is providing alternative housing for those who need it. Approximately 800 animals have been evacuated. Road Closures in Fire Zone