Breaking: Laurel Fire reported in Santa Cruz County on May 17

Published May 18, 2025 #Laurel fire

First discovered: 3:48 p.m. May 17

Initial location: Santa Cruz County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Laurel

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:48 p.m. in Santa Cruz County.

Laurel Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center