SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Sept. 27 (UPI) -- A fast-moving wildfire in the mountains near Santa Cruz, Calif., has increased to 2,250 acres and prompted hundreds of evacuations, authorities said Tuesday.
The so-called Loma Fire broke out about 3 p.m. Monday when temperatures in the Santa Cruz Mountains were over 90 degrees. The fire was 10 percent contained as of Tuesday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. One firefighter sustained a minor eye injury and was taken to a hospital.