Highway 17

Evacuation Warning Cancelled, Fire in Santa Cruz Mountains Contained

No injuries or damage have been reported.

An evacuation warning issued due to a vegetation fire in the Santa Cruz mountains has been cancelled, officials confirmed Wednesday.

The evacuation warning for residents of the zone SCC-E051 was issued after a vehicle fire extended into vegetation in the area of Highway 17 and Summit Road.

Firefighters contained the fire, but crews remain on scene as of 12:46 p.m.

Santa Clara County Fire officials said via Twitter southbound Highway 17 is moving slowly and ask people to please avoid the area for the next hour.

No further details have been released. No injuries or damage have been reported.

Contact Us