Fire companies head home from blaze

Many of the local engine companies sent to help battle the fire in Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties were expected to be sent home after the fire reached 80 percent containment Monday, a Cal Fire spokesman said.

Three strike teams from 15 fire departments in San Mateo County and another from San Francisco were sent to help battle the blaze.

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