A wildfire in the mountains of California’s Santa Clara County has destroyed a dozen homes and consumed about 4,400 acres of forest.
The Loma fire has been burning in the Santa Cruz mountains since September 26, and although it is more than 60 percent contained, it still threatens more than 150 structures, according to Cal-Fire, the state agency in charge of wildfire efforts.
Almost 2,000 personnel, including inmate fire crews, are fighting the blaze. Bryan Martin of Cal Fire said the fire is difficult for firefighters because it’s burning through “steep, steep terrain and inaccessible areas.” Despite the remote area, the fire is visible from San Jose. Evacuations are still in place for multiple …