Crime & Safety
Los Gatos Monitoring Bear Fire
BREAKING: Five firefighters have been injured and four structures have been destroyed in the fire near Boulder Creek in Santa Cruz County.
LOS GATOS, CA — Officials with the the Town of Los Gatos and the Los Gatos Monte Sereno Police Department said Tuesday they are working with Santa Clara County Office of Emergency Services to monitor the Bear Fire, which broke out around 10:30 p.m. Monday in nearby Boulder Creek in unincorporated Santa Cruz County, prompting evacuation of some residents.
"At this time, there are no threats to Santa Clara County or the Town of Los Gatos," officials said at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. "We are continuing to monitor the status of the fire and offer support to Santa Cruz County and Cal Fire as necessary and appropriate."
Five firefighters have been injured and four structures have been destroyed in the fire, Cal Fire Assistant Chief Rob Sherman said.
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At 10 a.m., the Bear Fire was 5-percent contained.
Bay City News Service contributed to this report.
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