SCU Lightning Complex Fires Contained Amid Scorching Heat

Pleasanton CA

07 September, 2020

5:23 PM

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BAY AREA, CA — Despite scorching temperatures and low humidity over the holiday weekend, fire crews continue to make progress on the SCU Lightning Complex of fires and containment edged up to 93 percent Monday morning, Cal Fire said. The complex, sparked Aug. 16 by lightning in various spots, has burned 396,624 acres in seven counties, including three in the Bay Area -- Contra Costa, Alameda and Santa Clara counties. Recent temperatures between 103 and 110 degrees hampered firefighters and hot and dry conditions remain in the forecast through mid-week. Three civilians and two firefighters have been injured in the blazes and 136 homes and other structures have been destroyed. Copyright 2020 by Bay City News, Inc. — Republication, Rebroadcast or any other Reuse without the express written consent of Bay City News, Inc. is prohibited.