CZU Lightning Complex - What You Need to Know: Local Assistance Center to Open

The fire that began two weeks ago with a series of lightning strikes was 39 percent contained as of this morning, according to CalFire officials.

Emergency Regulation Lets County Staff, Contractors Temporarily Access Private Property to Assess Fire Damage

San Mateo County Manager Mike Callagy today signed an emergency regulation to temporarily authorize County staff and contractors to enter private property so they can conduct safety assessments of areas impacted by the CZU Lightning Complex fires.

Indoor Salons, Modified Retail Allowed in San Mateo County Under Governor’s Revised Reopening System

Beginning Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, hair salons and barbershops will be allowed to operate indoors in San Mateo County under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s new color-coded reopening system which ranks counties based on COVID-19 case counts and positivity rate.

COVID-19 Testing Dates, Media Briefing and COVID-19 Case Count

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 and the CZU Lightning Complex fire.

Aug. 25, 2020 - CZU Lightning Complex: What You Need to Know

Updates as of noon, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020: Fire UpdateFavorable weather conditions – higher humidity and lower temperatures – assisted firefighters overnight. As of this morning, the fire has consumed a total of 78,869 acres across San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties with 17 percent containment. No estimate is given on full containment. The fire has destroyed 246 homes, damaged 21 homes and damaged or destroyed approximately 95 additional structures.  One fatality has been reported.

Face Coverings When Air Quality Remains Unhealthy, COVID-19 Testing Dates and COVID-19 Case Count

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 and the CZU Lightning Complex fire.

Aug. 21, 2020 - CZU Lightning Complex: What You Need to Know

Updates as of noon, Friday, Aug. 21, 2020: Care and Shelter Approximately 4,600 people are under evacuation orders in the San Mateo County fire area. The County along with the American Red Cross is providing alternative housing for those who need it. Approximately 800 animals have been evacuated. Road Closures in Fire Zone

Public Safety Officials Urge People to Keep Coastal Roads Clear for First Responders, Evacuees

Fire and public safety officials ask people to avoid driving to the San Mateo County coast to keep roadways clear for emergency vehicles as well as residents evacuating from a series of wildfires raging through southern San Mateo and northern Santa Cruz counties.

Child Care Relief Fund Grants, COVID-19 Testing Dates, Case Count: Update on County Response to COVID-19

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.

San Mateo County Supervisors Proclaim Local Emergency As Crews Battle Wildfires near Loma Mar, South Coast areas

Mandatory Evacuations Ordered for Threatened Communities, More Evacuation Warnings Expected

EDD Fraud Ring Uncovered; COVID-19 Testing Dates, COVID-19 Case Count: Update on County Response to COVID-19

The County of San Mateo continues to work to protect public health and safety in response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19.