Seldom smell smoke now due to the wind direction, things are pretty safe all around, and many people who were evacuated are now allowed back in.
Summit fire is 80% contained.
As of 7 p.m., the Summit Fire has burned 4,270 acres in steep, rugged terrain in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The fire is located west of Morgan Hill and east of Corralitos affecting both Santa Clara and Santa Cruz Counties. Good progress made on containment throughout the day.
Weather: Weather conditions for tonight are expected with temperatures in the low 50’s with northwest winds of 3 miles per hour. Relative humidity is expected to be 80%.
Evacuations: Evacuations remain in effect for the Loma Prieta Road/Summit Road. Mt. Madonna Park remains closed at this time.
• The fire started shortly after 5 a.m. Thursday, May 22nd.
• The fire is burning in heavy brush and timber.
• The fire is 80 percent contained
• The fire has destroyed 36 residences and 18 outbuildings.
• 100 residential buildings are threatened.
• There have been six reported firefighter injuries.
• The cause is under investigation.
• Total personnel is 2,631
• Estimated fire suppression cost to date $10,650,000
Note: Full containment expected on Tuesday May 27, 2008 at approximately 6 p.m.
In other news, we didn't end up going to Las Vegas this weekend, we've had visitors and such things and of course some serious World of Warcraft playing.
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