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Woodside Fire Burns 143 Acres, Closes Highway 1, Triggers Evacuations

7/31/2026

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Cal Fire reported the Woodside Fire burned 143 acres, was 20% contained, and closed Highway 1 on July 30, 2026.
Sonoma County evacuated 350 homes in SON-1D1, warned 265 homes in SON-1D2, and opened a shelter at Laguna High School.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued a Spare the Air alert through July 31, 2026.
Cal Fire deployed 320 staff, reporting no injuries or property damage while investigators probe the cause.

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Story summary

Cal Fire reported the Woodside Fire burned 143 acres, was 20% contained, and closed Highway 1 on July 30, 2026.
Sonoma County evacuated 350 homes in SON-1D1, warned 265 homes in SON-1D2, and opened a shelter at Laguna High School.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued a Spare the Air alert through July 31, 2026.
Cal Fire deployed 320 staff, reporting no injuries or property damage while investigators probe the cause.