Incident Update Buckhorn Fire
- Date:
- 10/21/2026
- Time:
- 1:43 PM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Buckhorn Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2026-10-21
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Boulder Creek
- Type
- Fire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Santa Cruz
- Administration Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 1
- Containment
- 100%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
The Buckhorn Fire is currently a half acre and holding within the control lines.
CAL FIRE, Boulder Creek Fire District, Santa Cruz County Fire Department are currently at scene.
San Jose Air 3 helicopter from San Jose Police Department assisted with locating the fire.
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 6
- Water Tenders
- 1
- Helicopters
- 1
- Hand Crews
- 2
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boulder Creek Volunteer Fire Department, CAL FIRE, Santa Cruz County Fire Department, San Jose Police Department |