Incident Update Anzar Fire
- Date:
- 07/22/2022
- Time:
- 8:29 AM
Information/Media Line: : (650) 477-0379
Incident Facts
- Name
- Anzar Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2022-07-21
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Anzar Rd and Forest Rd, West of Aromas
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- San Benito
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE San Benito-Monterey Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 101
- Containment
- 25%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
On July 21, 2022, two fires started in the area of the Aromas Granite Quarry. Forward progress was quickly stopped on the fire to the north. The second fire quickly spread through eucalyptus groves to the south. The fire spotted across Highway 129, but forward progress was stopped by helicopter water drops. Firefighters worked throughout the night, and more resources continued to arrive.
Road Closures:
Anzar Road, Forest Road, School Road
Evacuation Zones
Evacuation Information:
Evacuation Orders:
Forest Road, School Road, Anzar Road, and Harlands Way are under an Evacuation Order.
Evacuation Warnings:
Properties on Highway 129 between Highway 101 and Rogge Lane are under and Evacuation Warning.
Evacuation Centers:
Anzar High School, 2000 San Juan Hwy, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045
Animal Evacuation Centers:
Anzar High School, 2000 San Juan Hwy, San Juan Bautista, CA 95045