VIDEO: Two-Alarm Fire Engulfs Boulder Creek Home In Santa Cruz Mts.
BOULDER CREEK (CBS SF) -- A two-alarm fire engulfed a home in the Santa Cruz Mountain town of Boulder Creek early Thursday, but was halted by firefighters from spending to the surrounding woods.
Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department officials said they got a call around 12:50 a.m. on Sylvan Way. When firefighters arrived flames had completely engulfed the two-story home.
A call went out for mutual aid from surrounding fire departments and a second alarm was called. Crews from Ben Lomond, Felton, Cal Fire, Scotts Valley and Zayante Fire responded.
Here's a short video from the 2nd alarm structure fire last night on Sylvan Way. The home was fully involved when our first units arrived, prompting the call for mutual aid from our neighboring agencies. Thank you to Ben Lomond, Felton, Cal Fire, and Scott's Valley Fire Department for assisting in scene. And Zayante Fire for covering the valley during the incident. Sad to say the residents lost their home, but happy that they all made it out safely. A fire in the home in the middle of the night can turn deadly very quickly.
Posted by Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department on Thursday, February 13, 2020
Battalion Chief Chuck Wise said the residents of the home were able to escape the flames.
Firefighters were able to prevent the intense flames from moving into the nearby woods and brush. The home was a complete loss.