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Saturday, June 21, 2008

CA-CZU- Trabing Fire - WUI Fire - 630 acres 90%

Trabing Fire Update: Cal Fire officials expect full containment today

Trabing Fire map

Suspected Arson fire - multiple sets along Highway 1, 2,000 residents evacuated, Over a dozen homes burned, Fire is 50 percent contained with over 600 firefighters on the line.
Conditions: The forward progression of the fire has been stopped, but there is heavy mop up in eucalyptus groves. The weather is expected to remain abnormally hot and dry today. Firefighters will continue to improve line and put out hot spots.
Name: Trabing Fire
County: , Watsonville, Santa Cruz County
Location: North of Watsonville near Hwy 1
Administrative Unit:CZU - CAL FIRE Santa Cruz and San Mateo Unit
Status/Notes: 90% containment - 630 acres. Full containment is expected on 6/21
Date Started: June 20, 2008 1:58 pm
Information: Phone Numbers (831) 335-6717 (Trabing Fire Information)
Evacuations: Remain in effect for affected fire area
Injuries: 2 minor
Cause: Under Investigation
Cooperating Agencies: CAL FIRE, Santa Cruz County fire departments, CDCR, CHP, Santa Cruz Sherrifs Office, Santa Cruz County OES, Red Cross, Santa Cruz County Animal Services, Santa Cruz County Roads and Caltrans
Total Fire Personnel: 645 (342 CAL FIRE)
Fire crews: 12
Engines: 90 (25 CAL FIRE)
Airtankers: 3 CAL FIRE
Helicopters: 1
Dozers: 4 CAL FIRE
Water tenders: 9

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Saturday, June 21, 2008

CA-CZU- Trabing Fire - WUI Fire - 630 acres 90%

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