Crime & Safety
Air Tankers Attack Brush Fire Near Gilroy: 15 Acres Burn
The Uvas fire erupted in the hills near Uvas and Little Uvas Roads in Santa Clara County, Sunday.
GILROY, CA — A vegetation fire broke out Sunday evening in an unincorporated area near Gilroy, officials report.
The Uvas Fire, which sparked through 5 acres before before 5 p.m., has burned nearly 15 acres as of 6:45 p.m.
Multiple agencies worked to battle the blaze, and several air tankers were requested to join those working the scene.
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At least two air tankers battled the blaze as of 7 p.m.
The Uvas fire is burning in steep terrain about three miles southwest of Morgan Hill, Cal Fire reports.
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According to officials, thus far there have been no injuries, and no structures have been damaged. It is not known what started the fire as of this report.
#Uvasfire [update] in the area of Little Uvas and Uvas Roads (Santa Clara County) is now 15 acres. pic.twitter.com/pUToRcvjBQ
— CAL FIRE SCU (@calfireSCU) August 10, 2020
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