Improved Weather Conditions Slow Summit Fire

Here is an artical I found on Yahoo local news about he fire if your interested I was mistaken the fire is not out yet.

Increased humidity, calmer winds and cooler temperatures are making it a bit easier to contain blaze burning in the Santa Cruz mountains. Fire officials say after consuming 3,100 acres, the blaze, known as the summit fire, is now 20 percent contained. "Once the marine layer moves back out, activity will pick up a little bit," said Joe Waterman, a Cal Fire incident commander. "We have a lot of forces mobilized, and we are optimistic we'll be able to hold it today."Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger was in Gilroy at a briefing to get the latest information on the fire. On Thursday, he declared a state of emergency for Santa Cruz County, allowing access to state funds. Hundreds of area residents remainrf out of their homes after being forced to evacuate. Residents of about 1,400 homes were under evacuation orders— 336 of them mandatory. The blaze, which was reported by resident Kenneth Kim between Gilroy and Watsonville near Summit and Ormsby roads, has stretched about five miles along Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties, Cal Fire spokeswoman Colleen Baxter said. Fire officials told CBS 5 Thursday that smoldering brush from a homeowner's legally permitted burn ignited the flames, which resulted in the destruction of at least a dozen structures. Residents who need the latest information about evacuation locations should call (408) 458-7195. The blaze also has created unhealthy air, according to the Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency. Residents in surrounding areas have been warned to avoid unnecessary outdoor activities and stay indoors as much as possible, health officials said. Residents with respiratory problems as well as young children and the elderly should be especially cautious, and doors and windows should be kept closed. Health officials also warned that homegrown produce should be thoroughly washed before consumption. Residents with health concerns and questions can call (831) 454-4000 during work hours and

the Emergency Operations Center at (831) 458-7185 over the weekend. There is no estimated time for full containment of the fire. No injuries have been reported.
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