Sept. 9, 2020 - SMC Health Officer Declares Health Emergency Due to Fires

San Mateo County Health Officer Scott Morrow today declared a local health emergency in response to the CZU Lightning Complex fires after determining that hazardous waste that may be on site is an immediate threat to public health.

Sept. 8, 2020 - Board of Supervisors to Consider FY2020-21 Budget

Redwood City — As the Bay Area and nation struggle with the economic shutdowns and resulting job losses caused by the coronavirus, the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors will consider a spending plan for the 2020-21 Fiscal Year that relies heavily on reserves to maintain safety-net services.

Sept. 8, 2020 - CZU Lightning Complex: County to Hold Discussion on Services with Coastside Residents

San Mateo County Manager Mike Callagy, Supervisor Don Horsley and others involved in the wildfire response and recovery efforts invite Coastside residents impacted by the fires to join a Zoom discussion this Wednesday to ensure the community has access to the resources and information needed.

Sept. 4, 2020 - Additional Evacuees Can Return Home Immediately

PESCADERO, Calif. – Residents in additional areas who were evacuated due to the CZU Lightning Complex fires may immediately return to their homes.

Sept. 3, 2020 - Additional Evacuation Orders Lifted in CZU Lightning Complex Fires

PESCADERO, Calif. – Residents in specific areas that were evacuated due to the CZU Lightning Complex fires may immediately return to their homes. 

Sept. 1, 2020 - CZU Lightning Complex Update: Local Assistance Center Opens

Residents impacted by the CZU Lightning Complex fires can now find an array of government and additional services at a Local Assistance Center now open in Pescadero.

Aug. 31, 2020 - CZU Lightning Complex - What You Need to Know: Local Assistance Center to Open

Updates as of noon, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020: Fire UpdateThe fire that began two weeks ago with a series of lightning strikes was 39 percent contained as of this morning, according to CalFire officials.

Aug. 27, 2020 - CZU Lightning Complex Update: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: Most Evacuees May Return Home

As of noon today, most residents along the southern San Mateo County coast evacuated from the CZU Lightning Complex may return to their homes.

Aug. 26, 2020 - CZU Lightning Complex - What You Need to Know

Updates as of noon, Wednesday, August 26, 2020: Fire UpdateThe fire overnight grew to 80,137 acres across San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties with containment at 19 percent.

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

Favorable 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.

Aug. 24, 2020 - CZU Lightning Complex: What You Need to Know

Updates as of noon, Monday, Aug. 24, 2020: Fire UpdateThe fire grew to 78,000 acres across portions of southern San Mateo County and northern Santa Cruz County with 13 percent containment as of this morning.

Aug. 19, 2020 - San Mateo County Supervisors Proclaim Local Emergency As Crews Battle Wildfires near Loma Mar, South Coast areas

The San Mateo County Board of Supervisors today proclaimed a local emergency as lightning-sparked fires forced evacuations and burned through dense vegetation near Loma Mar and South Coast areas.