Breaking: Hillview Fire reported in Santa Cruz County on March 20

Published Mar 20, 2026 #Hillview fire

First discovered: 3:34 p.m. March 20

Initial location: Santa Cruz County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hillview

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:34 p.m. at in Santa Cruz County, California.

Hillview 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