The Loma fire (red dot) located northeast of Santa Cruz, California, produced a thin strip of smoke that has drifted due south into the Pacific Ocean as seen in this NOAA-17 satellite image.
Loma, San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit, Cal Fire. Twelve miles northeast of Santa Cruz, CA. Brush and timber. Creeping with isolated group tree torching. Reduction in acreage due to more accurate mapping.
One trailer and two outbuildings destroyed. No further threat.
Four minor injuries to firefighters reported.
Reduction in acreage due to better mapping. Evacuations have been lifted.
Previous road closures now open to residents with proper identification.
North to northwest winds expected tonight through Wednesday.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
All roads open.
North to northwest winds expected through Wednesday.
Demobilization of resources continues.
Many thanks to the Fire Information services for their updates.
