Breaking: New wildfire reported in Santa Cruz County on April 20

Published Apr 21, 2025 #Hwy 9 / mcgaffigan mill rd fire

First discovered: 7:43 p.m. April 20

Initial location: Santa Cruz County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 9 / Mcgaffigan Mill Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:43 p.m. in Santa Cruz County.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center