Evacuees of the 63,000-acre CZU Lightning Complex licking up bone-dry forests in the Santa Cruz Mountains share their stories of survival.
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Fire Away: Science Writers Tackle the Biggest Lingering Questions on CZU, SCU Wildfires
The UCSC Science Communication Department answers some of the questions about the fires submitted by readers.
California Fights Wildfires with Drones, Satellites and AI
California is tapping into new technology to figure out how to attack wildfires, using military satellites, drones and infrared mapping.
Bomb Cyclone Won’t End Drought, But Likely Is Final Dousing of Fire Season
The rain that hit California this weekend as a bomb cyclone and atmospheric river was likely to end fire season but not the drought.
‘Triple Threat:’ Santa Clara County Leaders Prep for Drought, Wildfire and Bad Air Quality
Rain fall has decreased, so the region faces looming threats of drought, which increases threats of wildfires, which impact air quality.
Whack and Stack: PG&E’s Toppling of Trees to Prevent Fire Creates New Hazards
In an attempt to prevent wildfires, the utility company is removing vegetation from around power lines.
How Smokey Bear Has Worsened California’s Wildfire Problem
Fire policy changes state leaders are considering would likely be good for Californians—and for the wildlife that depends on the blazes.
Fire-Scorched Bay Area Begins the Long Process of Rebuilding
The fires include the CZU Complex, which ripped through the Santa Cruz Mountains to become the state’s ninth-most destructive fire.
Revisiting the Civil Grand Jury Report That Warned About Santa Cruz County’s Wildfire Risk
A grand jury report called out several factors that make the Santa Cruz Mountains and surrounding areas particularly vulnerable.
Bay Area, Central Coast Fires: 1,500+ Structures Leveled So Far
The SCU, CZU and LNU Lightning complexes, River Fire and Carmel Fire have chewed through 892,313 acres across 15 counties.
South Bay Sees Bizarre Mini-Boom as Thousands of Fire Evacuees Pour into Downtown
The fires burning in the mountains south and west of San Jose have pushed 77,000 people to flee from Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties.
SCU Fires 25 Percent Contained
Firefighters made significant progress against the SCU Complex in the past day, allowing Cal Fire to ease some evacuation orders.
Bay Area Gets Devastating Welcome to Era of Megafires
California has never seen anything like the lightning fires that struck amid a pandemic, rolling blackouts and a record heatwave.
Some Evacuation Orders Ease Up, But Officials Say California ‘Megafires’ Could Burn for Weeks
The fires east of Santa Clara Valley have grown to more than 365,000 acres, making it the largest active fire in California.
WATCH: Lightning Complex Updates From Cal Fire, San Jose
Cal Fire and San Jose city officials broadcast updates about the Bay Area lightning fires in a series of video broadcasts.
Authorities Warn Looters to Stay Away From Fire Evacuation Zones
In addition to cracking down on looting, officials said, they’re also trying to ensure that everyone complies with stay-away orders.
