Manteca Fire Crews Assist in Santa Cruz Mountains

Firefighting resources within the Santa Cruz Mountains have been overwhelmed this past week in their efforts to combat a large wildland fire. As such, the City of Manteca is entering the fifth day of having an engine company deployed to assist communities in the Bonny Doon area. The fire engine being used is provided to the City by the Office of Emergency Services (OES) from the State of California and all costs incurred by the City of Manteca are reimbursed.

For the past 24 hours Captain Franco Torrice (above left) and his crew (above right) have been working near the community of Swanson performing “progressive hoselays” to reach fire deep in the forest. They report advancing over 6,000’ of hose yesterday alone.

Our Firefighters report being tired but are all healthy and strong. Thankfully, there have been no injuries.