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Long road home for Santa Cruz County fire evacuees
Fire described as biggest disaster since 1989 earthquake
Fire damages parts of San Lorenzo Valley water system
Santa Cruz’s water supply 'at risk,' official says
Santa Cruz County fire damage maps to be released
Firefighters make progress in ‘best day yet,’ Cal Fire says
Destruction, firefights and rescues in massive Santa Cruz County blaze
Firefighters share front-line tactics, federal leaders call for backup
Santa Cruz County supervisor: ‘Get us firefighters’
County competes for resources as blazes torch state
Firefighter force nearly doubles to battle ‘historic’ Santa Cruz County blaze
At least 50 homes destroyed, 48,000 residents displaced
Fire evacuations expand to Ben Lomond, Davenport
Authorities describe evacuee resources, ‘worst case’ dry weather, smoke