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 Fire threat looms with Red Flag Warning in Santa Cruz Mountains

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By Drew Andre

October 21, 2020 7:09 PM

Published October 21, 2020 12:39 PM

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION) A red flag warning begins at 1 a.m. Thursday for the Santa Cruz Mountain areas. The combination of strong winds and dry conditions causes the concern for fire danger.

A small vegetation fire sparked Thursday near Scotts Valley. Fire officials said it was contained at half an acre of growth.

Tonight at 5 and 6 p.m. on KION, Drew Andre has more from fire officials on what to expect in the coming days.

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Drew Andre is a multi-media journalist at KION News Channel 5/46.

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