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Cal Fire Tackles Woodside Fire, Closes Highway 1, Evacuates 600 Homes

8/1/2026

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Cal Fire fought the Woodside Fire on July 30-31 2026, closing Highway 1 and ordering evacuations.
The fire burned about 143 acres, was 30% contained by Friday, and led to evacuation orders for zones SON-1D1 (350 homes) and SON-1D2 (265 homes) with a shelter at Laguna High School.
EPA monitors recorded particulate levels up to 700, hazardous, prompting health advisories.
Over 300 firefighters, helicopters, air tankers and Fire Hawk helicopters fought the blaze.

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Cal Fire fought the Woodside Fire on July 30-31 2026, closing Highway 1 and ordering evacuations.
The fire burned about 143 acres, was 30% contained by Friday, and led to evacuation orders for zones SON-1D1 (350 homes) and SON-1D2 (265 homes) with a shelter at Laguna High School.
EPA monitors recorded particulate levels up to 700, hazardous, prompting health advisories.
Over 300 firefighters, helicopters, air tankers and Fire Hawk helicopters fought the blaze.