Fire leads to evacuations and road closure near San Luis Obispo

September 5, 2025

By KAREN VELIE

Walnut Fire San Luis Obispo

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The Walnut Fire off Sea Canyon Road near San Luis Obspo has burned more than 20 acres leading to road closures and evacuations.

Shortly before 12:40 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning near the intersection of See Canyon Road and Black Walnut Road. Twenty minutes later, officials closed a portion of Black Walnut Road.

San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies began going to nearby residents providing evacuation warnings.

At 2 p.m., firefighters had gained control of the blaze, according to scanner traffic.

 


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