Watch Live: San Mateo/Santa Cruz Evacuations

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Breaking News: There is a wildfire in the CZU August Lightning Complex area on the Peninsula, between San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties.

The fire has been burning since 08-17-2020.

The fire has consumed 1,000 acres.

The fire is 0% contained.

There are currently mandatory evacuations for the following areas:

• Butano State Park area, including Barranca Knolls Community
• Butano Creek Drainage
• Loma Mar/Dearborn Park Area
• Pescadero Creek County Park Area
• Butano Community Area

Shelters are set up in the following locations:

Pescadero High School, which is located at 360 Butano Cutoff in Pescadero.

Meanwhile, a smoke alert has been issued in Woodside and Portola Valley. Residents there are advised to close their doors and windows if they smell smoke, which is expected to be in the area over the next 24-72 hours due to the wildfires.

Wind shifts can and will make smoke conditions worse at a moments notice, firefighters said.

DCARA’s DRT is available to assist you with information and updates.

Contact us at drt@dcara.org or 707.595.2005

STAY SAFE!

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