Breaking: Aptos Fire reported in Santa Cruz County on July 22

Published Jul 23, 2025 #Cox rd aptos fire

First discovered: 4:46 p.m. July 22

Initial location: Santa Cruz County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Aptos

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:46 p.m. in Santa Cruz County, California.

Aptos Fire 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