Crime & Safety
Highway 1 In Santa Cruz Reopens After Fire
Northbound Highway 1 was closed at Western Drive for a brush fire.

Update: Highway 1 from Western Drive is now open, police say.
Original Story Below:
SANTA CRUZ, CA — Crews are battling a wildfire on Highway 1 just north of Western Drive in Santa Cruz, police said. Northbound Highway 1 is closed at Western Drive.
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"Please avoid the area and use alternate routes," police wrote in an alert. "Detour Western Dr to High St until further notice."
Wildfire just north of santa Cruz along hwy 1 #scsnews #scsrt #wildfire pic.twitter.com/D9vpibnnJD
— Anthony L. Solis (@solis_sentinel) October 21, 2017
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