Kids With Fireworks Possibly To Blame For Another Area Fire

A vegetation fire sparked by fireworks in Santa Cruz on Thursday evening is the second fire that has occurred on the property in the last three days, fire officials said.

At 5:50 p.m., firefighters were called to 979 17th Ave., near the walking trails of Twin Lakes State Beach. When firefighters arrived, they found a vegetation fire that was approximately one-quarter acre in size. Fire crews were able to contain and extinguish the blaze within 30 minutes, fire officials said.

According to witnesses, several juveniles were seen in the area lighting fireworks. Fire officials determined the fireworks landed on the dry grass, which caused the blaze, fire officials said.

Santa Cruz County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the incident, along with Park Rangers, but have not named any suspects or made any arrests.

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At 4 a.m. on Tuesday, firefighters responded to the same area for reports of a fire. When they arrived, they discovered three small vegetation fires.

Firefighters were able to bring those fires under control within 30 minutes. When the fires were extinguished, investigators found used wine and beer bottles, as well as fireworks.

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--Bay City News