Fatal Santa Cruz Blaze Injures Two

SANTA CRUZ, CA — A fire that broke out early Wednesday morning at a building that is part of the Santa Cruz County Jail complex left one dead, city officials said. Two people were injured in the smoky fire, including a firefighter, authorities said.

The fire broke out around 3 a.m. at 265 Water St., where the street remained closed most of Wednesday. The firefighter was transported to Dominican Hospital and was in stable condition, according to KSBW.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Fire officials did not immediately respond to Patch for comment.

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Fatality fire last night at the 265 Water St. One additional injury and one firefighter injury. pic.twitter.com/NDdtwFGfED
— City of Santa Cruz (@CityofSantaCruz) December 16, 2020