SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) – A cloud of atmospheric subtropical river moisture that stalled over the San Francisco Bay Area on Monday triggered steady downpours, gusts of wind of 40 miles per hour or more, minor rock slides, and localized flooding on roads.

The heavy rainfall in the southern part of the Bay Area has resulted in authorities issuing multiple flood warnings and warnings.

Early Monday evening, Santa Cruz County announced that areas of the CZU Burn Scar, Felton Grove and Paradise Park were under an evacuation warning due to heavy rains that began to fall on Sunday.

Due to heavy rainfall, parts of the CZU Burn Scar, Felton Grove and Paradise Park were placed under an evacuation warning. If you are feeling insecure or need extra time to leave, now is the time to make arrangements. This is just a warning. https://t.co/0HS4Yp39mW #knowyourzone pic.twitter.com/pskxebV0yf

– Santa Cruz County (@sccounty) December 14, 2021

Residents evacuating are asked to follow these steps:

• Follow the instructions of the local authorities, including for travel routes.
• Wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes.
• Take your emergency go-bag or emergency supply kit with you.
• Lock your home
• Turn off the water, gas, and electricity when prompted.
• Let others know when you left and where you are going.
• Make arrangements for pets and livestock if necessary.

Residents can use the Zonehaven.com website to check that they are in the evacuation warning area.

The National Weather Service previously issued a Flash Flood Watch for the fire area of ​​the CZU Lightning Complex, which includes the southern part of San Mateo County and the northern part of Santa Cruz County. The clock went into effect on Monday at 4 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m.

An earlier flash flood warning was issued at 10:51 a.m. for the fire area of ​​the CZU Lightning Complex in San Mateo County

“Doppler radar and automatic rain gauges indicated that heavy rainfall was falling over the fire area of ​​the CZU Lightning Complex,” said the National Weather Service. “The expected rate of precipitation is 0.5 to 1 inch in 1 hour. Flash floods are underway or are expected to begin shortly. “

The flash flood warning expired at 11:45 a.m. and was downgraded to a flood warning. An additional flood warning issued to more of the area, including San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties, expired at 12:15 p.m.

The San Lorenzo River has risen and the fast-flowing streams carry large logs and debris that have not been washed away by the drain in years.

It was an impressive show, even for the locals.

“This is wild! Just wild. Kind of exciting, ”said Andrea Randall from Boulder Creek.

Randall came out to see the river after her own house was flooded. The drain behind their house flooded the culvert and flowed into the family
Kitchen a few inches deep.

“It was like a flash flood, like everyone worried about just getting through. So much water in such a short time, ”says Matt Randall.

The storm made driving particularly treacherous. Flooding occurred in numerous places on Highway 9 as storm drains flooded trenches.

“It was really hard. It flooded the street and fell on our property, ”said Harry Clark, a resident of Boulder Creek.

Street teams hopped from place to place and cleared the gullies.
There were also a number of mudslides. One blocked a lane on Southbound 17 near Sugarloaf Road.

However, some local residents weren’t too surprised by the persistent downpour of the atmospheric river.

“It’s a good storm, but it’s not uncommon for here in the mountains,” said Troyan Lean of Boulder Creek.

The Bay Area National Weather Service office also released new information on Monday afternoon about the flash flood surveillance that was in effect for fire areas in Monterey County.

The weather service said the watch would be in effect from 7:00 p.m. Monday evening through 1:00 a.m. Tuesday morning in the scars of the River, Carmel, Dolan and Coleman fires.

UPDATED FLASH FLOOD CLOCKS FOR COMBUSTION AREAS pic.twitter.com/Rm7Z3sqw5c

– NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) December 13, 2021

Monterey County authorities had previously issued an evacuation warning for the Dolan Fire scars area and areas in and around River Road in Salinas around 5 p.m. Sunday until Tuesday morning as the atmospheric river storm system brought heavy rain to the county on Sunday.

Forecasters said rainfall is likely to hit thresholds for increased risk of debris flow activity, particularly in areas near the fires in August 2020. Properties and people located below or downstream of the fire areas are at increased risk.

Areas affected by the alert are Pine Canyon Road, Trimble Hill, Mesa Road, Manzanita Way, Wildwood Way, Redding Drive., Belmont Circle, the southwest end of Berry Drive, Limekiln Road, and the 800 Block of River Road.

Highway 1 was closed at Deetjens Big Sur Resort (Postmile 42.1) and Ragged Point on Sunday from 8 p.m.

The lockdown should remain in effect until Tuesday, then the transit agency will review the conditions.

Caltrans said it is working with local authorities to minimize travel to Big Sur so residents and businesses can evacuate in the safest of conditions. Highway 1 is closed at the request of the California Highway Patrol.

Floods forced the closure of Highway 92 between Highway 1 and State Route 35 in both directions.

HIGHWAY 92 CLOSED: Highway 92 is flooded from Spanish Town to 12000 block (at Repetto’s Greenhouse Florist) #CaWx #California #TurnAroundDontDrown pic.twitter.com/WwG0YRouN2

– CAL FIRE CZU (@CALFIRECZU) December 13, 2021

Cal Fire later confirmed that two people trapped in flood water in their vehicle on Highway 92 needed to be rescued, but there were no injuries in the incident.

This video shows the Coastside Fire Engine 40 helping two people trapped in flood in their vehicle on Highway 92 in @sanmateoco. Fortunately there were no injuries. A couple of inches of water can sweep a large vehicle off the road. #TurnAroundDontDrown #CaWx pic.twitter.com/pCSHzxFePM

– CAL FIRE CZU (@CALFIRECZU) December 13, 2021

Elsewhere in San Mateo County, massive scaffolding collapsed on southbound El Camino Real, forcing 3rd Avenue to 5th Avenue to be closed. No casualties were reported and there was no ETA if the lanes were opened.

Firefighters also provided assistance at the flooded San Mateo Credit Union branch in Half Moon Bay. The firefighters controlled the flow of water with sandbags and helped remove the accumulated water.

FLOOD IN HALF MOON BAY: San Mateo Credit Union staff thanked them today after firefighters came to the rescue. The firefighters used sandbags to control the flow of water, then clear away all the water and dry out electrical equipment. #CaWx pic.twitter.com/FZZwi2jTEN

– CAL FIRE CZU (@CALFIRECZU) December 13, 2021

In Hillsborough, crews from the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department and Central County Fire District rescued a resident from a flood.

This morning Engine 24 responded @centralcountyfd to a Hillsborough house where 1 resident was rescued.

With the storm continuing, remember to turn around, don’t drown! Flooded roadways can occur and the water can be deeper than it appears, which can hide hazards. pic.twitter.com/oN4wQXaaGF

– San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department (@SMCFireDept) December 13, 2021

Hillsborough police said there had been significant local flooding in the city. Rescue workers were on duty the entire time to mitigate the flooding and remove dangerous debris.

In South Bay, Mountain View police reported around 1:30 p.m. that a fallen power pole had fallen on Rengstorff Avenue near the intersection with San Luis Avenue. PG&E crews were on site.

So far there has been no forecast of when the road will be released again.

A large power pole has fallen on Rengstorff and San Luis Avenue. Traffic will stop in both directions while crews work to make the area safe. @ PGE4Me has been notified.

Be prepared for traffic obstructions in the area. An expected time of reopening has not been set. pic.twitter.com/WAx8RnhgWR

– Mountain View Police (@MountainViewPD) December 13, 2021

Until shortly before 3 p.m., the Mountain View police were still responsible for traffic control in the area. Around 4,000 PG&E customers were without electricity.

Power lines interrupted in Mountain View (Mountain View Police Department)

Cal Fire reported that a small mudslide had temporarily closed part of Felton Empire Road Monday morning. No casualties were reported and the crews had one lane free.

LITTLE MUDSLIDE: A small mudslide temporarily blocked part of the Felton Empire Road. No injuries, crews have one lane open. #CaWx #California @sccounty pic.twitter.com/x5ZcqGBmjR

– CAL FIRE CZU (@CALFIRECZU) December 13, 2021

The flood triggered a flood warning for parts of the districts of Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara on Monday morning.

At 8:53 am, the weather service tweeted: “We are closely monitoring the streams and creeks in the area, as several are rising rapidly in North Bay. Here is a quick snapshot of Napa Creek, Corte Madera Creek, and Santa Rosa Creek. “

A wind warning was also in effect for gusts of up to 80 km / h.

“Doppler radar and automatic rain gauges indicate heavy rain,” wrote the meteorologists. “Flooding poor drainage areas have already resulted in minor flooding on Interstate 880 and Highway 101. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen.”

Berkeley police warned motorists that “Ashby Avenue west west of 7th Street will be closed due to flooding for the next few days. Please avoid the area. “

There were also several reports of rains between six and 30 centimeters that had accumulated on the roads in Piedmont. A fallen tree fell over a roadway in Santa Clara in Santa Clara and another tree crashed into a bedroom of a house in Felton, in the rain-soaked Santa Cruz Mountains.

In Orinda, floods have been reported on Moraga Way and Glorietta Blvd.

The strongest blow of the storm had been delivered in the North Bay from Sunday afternoon.

“The rain totals for 24 hours starting at 4 a.m. include: 7.77 inches for Mt Tamalpais, 4.78 inches for Ben Lomond and 1.32 for downtown San Francisco,” the weather service posted on social media.

At 9 a.m., the total of 24 hours was 6.45 inches in Ben Lomond and 5.15 inches in Scott’s Valley.

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SALINAS (BCN) – Heavy rains, expected Monday afternoon, prompted authorities to upgrade an evacuation warning for areas at risk from debris flows near River Road in Salinas, the authorities said.

The order is for Pine Canyon Road in Salinas, including Trimble Hill, Mesa Road, Manzanita Way, Wildwood Way, Redding Drive, Belmont Circle, and the southwest end of Berry Drive, according to the Monterey County Sheriff’s office. The order also affects Limekiln Road and the 800 block of River Road in Salinas.

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The National Weather Service had previously issued a flash flood warning for the fire scarring areas of River Fire, Carmel Fire and Dolan Fire from 1:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Forecasters said heavy rainfall is expected to hit thresholds for increased risk of debris flow activity in the former fire areas, prompting the upgrade to an evacuation order.

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Debris streams are fast moving masses of mud, rocks, boulders, trees, and sometimes houses or vehicles. They move fast and are often fatal to those who get in their way. The only way to avoid debris flows is to get to safety from a debris flow event.

Properties downstream of the fire areas are at increased risk of flooding and debris flows. Local residents are asked to be vigilant and watch out for any land movement. Anyone concerned about security should leave the area and not wait for officials to tell them to, the sheriff’s office said.

Highway 1 is closed at Deetjens Big Sur Resort and Ragged Point. Resources and information on evacuating large animals are available from the SPCA Monterey County at (831) 646-5534.

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SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) – The National Weather Service updated its Bay Area forecast on Sunday afternoon to indicate that the atmospheric river has shifted its course south and more stormy weather than previously expected in the Big Sur / Santa Lucia areas in the Monterey County brings.

As a result, Monterey County issued an evacuation warning for the Dolan Burn Scars area and areas in and around River Road in Salinas at around 5 p.m. by Tuesday morning as the atmospheric river storm system is dissipating heavy rain in the county on Sunday.

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Forecasters say rainfall is likely to hit thresholds for increased risk of debris flow activity, especially in areas near the fires in August 2020. Land and people below or downstream of the fire areas are at increased risk.

Areas affected by the alert are Pine Canyon Road, Trimble Hill, Mesa Road, Manzanita Way, Wildwood Way, Redding Drive., Belmont Circle, the southwest end of Berry Drive, Limekiln Road, and the 800 Block of River Road.

Highway 1 will be closed at Deetjen’s Big Sur Resort (Postmile 42.1) and Ragged Point on Sunday from 8:00 p.m.

For information and resources on large animal evacuation, please contact the SPCA for Monterey County at (831) 646-5534.

Officials say residents should remain vigilant and be aware of any land movement. If weather patterns change or land movement occurs, additional evacuation warnings or orders may be issued. If you are concerned about your safety or if you feel like your life is being threatened, get out of the area.

Those who need extra time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave immediately, officials said. Debris streams are fast moving masses of mud, rocks, boulders, trees, and sometimes houses or vehicles. They move fast and are often fatal to those who get in their way. The only way to avoid debris flows is to get to safety from a debris flow event.

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A strong wind warning was issued for counties of Monterey and San Benito on Monday from 1 a.m. to 9 p.m., with gusts of up to 60 miles per hour possible. There are still wind warnings for the counties of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Mateo.

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It is very likely that the Central Coast, including Monterey, Santa Cruz, Salinas, and Hollister, will experience heavy rainfall, high winds, heavy surf, and flash floods on Sunday and Monday, and a moderate risk of such weather events as well as possible snow on Tuesday.

Light rain and snow fell earlier in the day in Northern California, giving residents a taste of what to expect. The multi-day storm could drop more than eight feet of snow on the highest peaks, drenching other parts of California as it penetrates south and east before moving out during the week.

“This is quite a common occurrence,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Anna Wanless in Sacramento. “Most of California, if not all of California, will see rain and snow.”

The rainfall will bring relief, at least temporarily, to the wider region hit by the drought caused by climate change.

This week’s storm is typical of this time of year, but notable because it’s the first major snowfall that is expected to have a significant impact on travel with ice and snow on the roads, high winds and limited visibility, Wanless said. Motorists had to wrap their tires in chains on some mountain passes on Sunday.

Officials asked people to postpone the trip and stay indoors. Rain is predicted to cause minor floods and rockfalls, especially in areas marked by forest fires. Strong winds accompanying the storm could lead to power outages, forecasters said.

Karly Hernandez, a spokeswoman for Pacific Gas & Electric, said the utility, which covers much of California, had no major outages on Sunday. Crews and equipment will be deployed across the state to respond quickly if the power goes out, Hernandez said.

On Sunday, rain fell intermittently across California. Andy Naja-Riese, executive director of the Agricultural Institute of Marin, said farmers’ markets in San Rafael and San Francisco would continue as usual in light winds.

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SANTA ROSA (CBS SF) – A broken HVAC heater on the roof filled a school in Santa Rosa with carbon monoxide fumes Thursday morning, making students sick and forcing the building to be evacuated, authorities said.

According to the Santa Rosa Fire Department, the crews were dispatched to Bridge Church at 301 Fulton Road at 10:26 a.m.

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Arriving firefighters found an orderly evacuation in the two-story building that houses both the church and the Grace Christian Academy.

Students and teachers at the school informed the fire department that there was an odor in the building. Numerous students and several staff complained of symptoms consistent with exposure to carbon monoxide.

Firefighters used a 4-gas monitor to determine the presence of carbon monoxide in several classrooms and hallways in the building.

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A total of 12 students and two staff members complained of symptoms related to carbon monoxide exposure, were treated, and were released at the scene.

Upon further investigation by firefighters and PG&E crews, it was found that the source of the carbon monoxide was an HVAC unit on the school roof that provides heat to several classrooms.

The HVAC unit was covered with tarpaulin due to a water leak during the recent rain. When the HVAC unit was turned on to provide heat, the tarpaulin was preventing the clean air from circulating properly.

After the tarpaulin was removed, the HVAC unit was working properly. The rest of the HVAC units on the roof have been tested and found to be correct.

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Firefighters used fans to remove the carbon monoxide from the building.

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BOULDER CREEK (CBS SF) – With the sky lightening and a strong atmospheric river moving south, Santa Cruz County officials announced Monday that they are lifting evacuation orders for residents who are in or near the burn scar life left by the massive fire of the CZU complex in 2020.

The order went into effect on Sunday in parts of San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties, where fears were heightened about the fire-ravaged areas of the Santa Cruz Mountains’ ability to withstand the torrential rains.

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The National Weather Service reported that the mountain town of Ben Lomond had fallen 7 inches in the past 24 hours, but the hills seemed to be holding up.

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Many residents ignored the order and survived the storm in their homes.

“Yes, we’ll stay tuned,” said Steven Coleman from Boulder Creek to KPIX 5 on Saturday night. “Where else should we go?”

Those who stayed cited their experiences of dealing with large storms, evacuation fatigue, and fear of looting.

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“We’ll stay until it gets unsafe,” said Coleman.

“We decided to stay,” said another resident of Gloria Sitz.

Most people like Sitz either stayed with family and friends or paid more than a month for hotel rooms during last year’s CZU fire evacuation.

They said they don’t want to deal with it anymore.

“At my location we have a generator, we have chainsaws, we know how to use it, and we are prepared,” said Sitz.

There were lines at the local gas station in Boulder Creek on Saturday night as residents filled gas cans to power their generators.

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“If the power goes out, we have extra power,” said Alfredo Ramirez, who had just filled a five-gallon can. He also stopped.

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SANTA CRUZ (CBS SF) – As an “atmospheric flow” rainstorm was approaching the Bay Area, evacuation orders for higher risk areas of Santa Cruz County were issued on Saturday afternoon as MPs went door-to-door to notify residents.

County residents are encouraged to call (831) 454-2181 with questions about evacuations and resources, and the county expects to open housing at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, according to Nicole Coburn, the county’s assistant administrator.

“The sheriff’s office began door-to-door operations on Saturday in anticipation of evacuations in higher risk areas,” Coburn said. MPs are contacting homes in the low-lying, high-risk areas with the highest potential for evacuation, the deputy administration official said.

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Residents are encouraged to look up their evacuation zone at https://community.zonehaven.com. Residents are also advised to register landline, cellular, or VoIP phones with CodeRED by visiting https://www.scr911.org and signing up for notifications or texting SCR911 at 99411.

“We are in the process of finalizing plans for the evacuation shelter site and once we have solidified the site, we will inform the public of the site,” said Coburn.

Order to evacuate streams of debris for areas in and near the #CZUFire burn scar due to a strong storm. The order will take effect on Sunday, October 24th at 8 a.m. #KnowYourZone by looking up your address at https://t.co/s5GvnBLmyF.

– Santa Cruz District (@sccounty) October 23, 2021

Debris streams are fast moving masses of mud, rocks, boulders, trees, and sometimes houses or vehicles. They move fast and are often fatal to those who get in their way.

According to the district, the only way to avoid debris flows is to get to safety before a debris flow event.

Residents can find information about the debris flow at http://www.santacruzcounty.us/FireRecovery/DebrisFlow.aspx

County residents are encouraged to seek refuge with friends and families and local news or county social media accounts at http://www.twitter.com/sccounty or http://www.facebook.com/countyofsantacruz for Updates and additional information to keep track of information.

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MARKLEEVILLE, Alpine County (CBS SF) – Additional mandatory evacuations were ordered in areas around the Tamarack fire on Monday as authorities warned of possible mudslides or debris flows because of the rain forecast for the region.

The Alpine County Sheriff’s Office ordered the mandatory evacuation of the Blue Lakes Road, which runs west of the fire area. The evacuation is in addition to the existing evacuations for Markleeville, Grover’s Hot Springs Park and Campground, Shay Creek, Markleeville Village, the Poor Boy Road area, Carson River Resort, Sierra Pines, Upper and Lower Manzanita, Crystal Springs, Diamond Valley Road, Hung A Le Ti, Alpine Village and Woodfords.

The Alpine and El Dorado County’s sheriff’s offices announced Monday that they are escorting evacuated residents to secure pets, papers and other emergency items. The accompaniments take place on Mondays from 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Future dates for additional escorts will be set based on current fire activity.

Anyone interested in assistance is recommended to visit the Mad Dog Cafe at 290 Old Pony Express Way in Markleeville.

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The U.S. Forest Service said there was a 60 percent chance of rain on Monday, with the possibility of flooding in drains and debris flows in steep terrain in the fire area. Even if it rains in the area, the fire could remain active, said the forest service.

The wildfire also forced Highway 89 to be closed at the Highway 4 intersection. Highway 4 remains open west of the intersection. The latest reports of the incident suggest that the Tamarack fire burned more than 25,000 acres on Monday afternoon.

On Sunday, the advancing flames forced federal park officials to close the Pacific Crest Trail, which has also been closed between Carson Pass (Highway 88) and Ebbetts Pass (Highway 4). The trail stretches for 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada and has attracted thousands of hikers. It is divided into five regions: Southern California, Central California, Northern California, Oregon, and Washington.

A firefighter walks towards a house as he battles the Tamarack Fire in the Markleeville community of Alpine County, California on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (AP Photo / Noah Berger)

Over the weekend, a determined group of firefighters battled the advancing flames of the Tamarack fire, preventing the fire from entering the heart of the evacuated Sierra community of Markleeville. The fire had consumed 23,078 acres on Monday morning without containment.

The fire began as a small smoldering flame that was ignited by lightning over the July 4th holiday. The fire came to life on Friday and quickly grew from 500 acres to more than 18,000 acres over the next 36 hours.

There was no containment, but the rapidly growing numbers of firefighters brought into the fight against the flames appeared to have saved much of Markleeville after the fire nearly encircled the community on Saturday. The fire was advancing north, away from the small mountain community.

The fire initially overwhelmed the 50 firefighters who were monitoring the fire. By Monday morning, the number of firefighters had grown to over 750.

Among those evicted from their homes was Rodney Pryor, who lives in Shay Creek.

“They gave me a couple of hours before they said, ‘You have to get out now!'” He said. “So I got a lot of stuff in my RV. All of my valuable things. “

Flames lick the side of the road as the Tamarack Fire burns in the Markleeville community of Alpine County, California on Saturday, July 17, 2021. (AP Photo / Noah Berger)

The National Weather Service said thunderstorms were expected south of US Highway 50 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday and were moving north. More isolated storms were likely in the Reno-Carson and Tahoe regions, as well as northwestern Nevada and far northeastern California.

Aside from concerns about flash floods from new burn scars and steep terrain, other impacts include gusty and erratic runoff winds, hail and frequent lightning, in addition to the heavy local rainfall.

There was also a risk that a larger area of ​​blown dust would move over parts of western central Nevada later Monday and well into the evening, causing a rapid drop in visibility.

The weather service had previously issued a red flag warning for the region from 11 a.m. on Sunday until Monday morning. Dry light was also expected to rumble through the Tahoe area, adding to the risk of forest fires.

Gusts of up to 40 miles per hour were expected.

“A red flag means that critical fire weather conditions are either now or about to occur,” weather forecasts said. “A combination of strong wind, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.”

At least two buildings were destroyed.

The fire forced the cancellation of the “Death Ride” on Saturday, a 103-mile bike tour in the so-called Californian Alps over three mountain passes of the Sierra Nevada.

Kelli Pennington and her family camped near town on Friday so her husband could join his ninth ride when they were told to leave. They had observed the smoke development during the day, but were surprised by the rapid spread of the fire.

“It went so quickly,” said Pennington. “We left our tents, hammocks and some groceries behind, but we got most of our things, pushed our two children into the car and left.”

Paul Burgess, who had pulled up from Los Angeles to take the ride, said most of the cyclists he met were grateful to avoid the risk of fire.

“You just said it was going to go that way,” said Burgess. “It’s part of climate change to some extent, it’s part of many fuels that don’t burn, the humidity is low, the moisture content of the fuels is low, and … across the state, many parts are like a tinderbox.”

For long-time residents, the flames and evacuation brought back memories of the 2012 acorn fire that burned in the area.

“Everything has been rebuilt here and this area is threatened for the second time,” said local resident Andrea Fierle.

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A fast moving vegetation fire broke out in the city of Santa Barbara Thursday evening, forcing the evacuation of a television news room and the surrounding neighborhood.

Santa Barbara County Fire Department spokesman Mike Eliason said the fire in Loma, currently about 20 acres, was reported at 8:55 p.m. on the slope between Miramonte Drive and Loma Alta Drive near the KEYT TV news.

Officials evacuated the newsroom and residents of surrounding neighborhoods, including Miramonte Drive, Loma Alta Drive and Via del Cielo, Eliason said.

The fire is currently wind driven and burning uphill, he said.

Read the full story on LATimes.com.

#Loma Fire – Santa Barbara City Incident – SBC and other agencies that operate vegetation fires. Loma IC reports 20 acres with rapid rate of spread. Several commercial and private homes threatened. Evacuations ordered for Loma Alta Dr & Miramonte Drive. C / T 8:55 pic.twitter.com/bkUcgWDsck

– SBCFireInfo (@EliasonMike) May 21, 2021

Fire on TV Hill in Santa Barbara. Things have improved as the fire department is now getting water on the flames. The terrain is steep and the wind is howling. pic.twitter.com/PwvQnf11XU

– Scott Hennessee (@HennesseeTV) May 21, 2021

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Forecasts of high winds and rain this week prompted officials to issue new evacuation orders for parts of Santa Cruz County on Monday.

Several zones in the Ben Lomond, Boulder Creek, Felton, and Santa Cruz Counties fire department counties are affected by the orders. The residents there should be evacuated immediately this week due to a “high potential for dirt flow”. A full list of affected zones can be found here. Find out which zone you are in by clicking here.

The order affects nearly 5,000 people, district officials said.

Temporary evacuation shelters will be set up later Monday at San Lorenzo Valley High School, 7105 Highway 9 in Felton. Scotts Valley Community Center, 360 Kings Village Road in Scotts Valley; and Pacific Elementary School, 50 Ocean Street in Davenport, officials said.

The National Weather Service forecasts strong wind and rain for the whole week, with the largest amount falling from Tuesday evening to Wednesday. Rain between two and three inches is possible on Tuesday evening. Winds will be between 21 to 31 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 48 miles per hour.

Experts have long warned of the dangers of mudslides in the Santa Cruz Mountains that could be triggered by heavy rainfall. The CZU Lightning Complex fire scorched more than 86,500 acres in the past year, removing the slopes of water-absorbing vegetation, leaving only rocks, clay, and ash – loosening the soil and increasing the likelihood of a mudslide. Mud avalanches can be triggered in a short time by intensive outbreaks of precipitation.

Mallory Moench, Chronicle contributor, contributed to this report.

Michael Williams is a contributor to the San Francisco Chronicle. Email: michael.williams@sfchronicle.com

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