Santa Cruz, CA|News|
CZU Fires Burn 86,500 Acres, 56% Contained
Temperatures will be high and humidity low because of the heat wave this Labor Day weekend, which is prime weather for fire spread.

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Temperatures will be high and humidity low because of the heat wave this Labor Day weekend, which is prime weather for fire spread.

Temperatures across California are expected to be 10 to 20 degrees higher than usual at times people are asked to conserve power.
Nearly 1,500 buildings have been destroyed in the flames.
This marks the longest string of Spare the Air alerts ever issued.
Firefighters continue to strengthen control lines surrounding the CZU August Lightning Complex fires.
Firefighters hope the blaze will be fully contained by Thursday.
The River Fire near Salinas and Carmel Fire should be contained by Sunday.
The cleanup efforts are taking place amid what's expected to be a dry and warm week.
The man suffered life-threatening injuries after he apparently lost control and was struck on Highway 17.
Three highways remain closed in various areas near the San Mateo-Santa Cruz county line.
A new hotline aims to help displaced residents navigate the process.
The center will provide resources needed to recover and rebuild.
Nearly 800 buildings have been destroyed.
Nearly 30 buildings have been destroyed in the blaze.
A multi-million dollar real estate listing could be connected to California's deadliest wildfire, an investigation found.
A seven-month-old and 19-year-old were also injured after crashing into a big-rig.
The Salinas- and Carmel-area fires have not grown in size, but containment continues to increase, according to Cal Fire.
Once nicknamed "the Most Desperate Town in the West," Pleasanton is no longer a Gold Rush stopover but a place that's come into its own.
The temporary clinic will have physicians and offer services including pharmaceutical.
Firefighters thanked the public for their support, but urged the public to instead donate to Red Cross or another organization.