The Santa Cruz Summit Fire was whipped yesterday by strong winds and dry conditions.  Typically, the fires season doesn’t start in mid-May, but a dry March and April mean that there is a lot of fuel.  The winds were gusting up to 40-50mph yesterday, so the fire spread quickly.  Winds have settled down somewhat today, and firefighters have been able to make progress on the fire.

Firefighters estimate that up to 10,000 acres might burn, with several houses in the path of the fire. Our best out to those in the area.

The Santa Cruz Sentinel is keeping an eye on the fire.