Atlanta, GA 5/23/2008 12:27:41 AM
News / Nature

Santa Cruz Fire Consumes 2,000 Acres

A fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains has burned at least 2,000 acres. Fire officials say around 500 firefighters are fighting the blaze and air tankers have been called in to help.

The wildfire has burned several structures, but it is unclear if those buildings were houses.

 

High winds and rough terrain is making it difficult for firefighters contain the fire.

 

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