Santa Cruz wildfire
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The Loma fire has consumed more than 2,000 acres and forced evacuations in Santa Clara County, Calif.

Hundreds of people were evacuated from their homes due to a wildfire near Loma Prieta in the Santa Cruz mountains that grew to more than 2,000 acres. On Tuesday, the fire was just 5 percent contained.

Dramatic photos of the fire appeared on social media as 500 firefighters battled the blaze.