Crime & Safety
UPDATE: Fire In Santa Cruz Mountains Near Boulder Creek Contained
Two air tankers were also involved in the firefight, with ground crews hiking to get access, Cal Fire reported.
May 31, 2022
A fire that was burning in the Santa Cruz Mountains near the community of Boulder Creek was contained Monday afternoon.
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Cal Fire said the Fern Fire just north of Boulder Creek and west of Highway 9 had burned one and a half acres as of 5:40 p.m. No structures or power lines were threatened.
Cal Fire said in a tweet it had five fire engines at the scene along with a helicopter. Two air tankers were also involved in the firefight, with ground crews hiking to get access.
Find out what's happening in Santa Cruzfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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