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Chimney Fire grows slightly, map

Written on 29 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The Chimney Fire has burned nearly 46,000 acres and is 61 percent contained, according to Cal Fire. A total of 49 homes and 21 outbuildings have been destroyed by the fire. Only 865 structures are currently threatened. The Chimney fire... (Continue reading)

Woman driving high and on a flat sparks California wildfires

Written on 29 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A woman driving under the influence of drugs sparked several fires in Northern California Sunday afternoon, according to Cal Fire.  The fires burned about 450 acres of vegetation in Calaveras County, as well as the woman’s vehicle. CHP officers arrested... (Continue reading)

Chimney Fire grows, containment stagnates

Written on 25 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Powered by hot temperatures and gusting winds, the Chimney Fire burned another three houses Wednesday, increasing the total number of homes destroyed by the blaze to 48. Between Wednesday morning and Thursday morning, the fire burned nearly an additional 3,000... (Continue reading)

Chimney Fire burns 52 structures, video

Written on 23 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

  The Chimney fire has burned 37,101 and is currently threatening several gated communities in the Nacimiento Lake area. The fire remains 35 percent contained. Late Monday afternoon, wind gusts of up to 20 mph pushed the fire northeast towards... (Continue reading)

Chimney Fire incident map

Written on 21 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

The Chimney fire has burned 24,096 acres and is currently moving in a northwest direction. The fire remains 35 percent contained. Cal Fire released a current map of the area near Lake Nacimiento that has burned.... (Continue reading)

Chimney fire burns 11,999 acres

Written on 19 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

With strong winds on Thursday, the Chimney Fire near Nacimiento Lake grew to 11,999 acres and is 33 percent contained, according to Cal Fire. While the fire continues to burn in inaccessible rugged terrain, it is currently burning in a... (Continue reading)

Chimney Fire burns 30 SLO County homes

Written on 17 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Following a destructive day, the Chimney Fire scorching North County near Lake Nacimiento has destroyed 30 homes. The blaze has also burned 10 outbuilding-type structures and damaged six other structures, according to Cal Fire. As of Wednesday morning, the Chimney... (Continue reading)

Man arrested for starting devastating California wildfire

Written on 16 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

Authorities have arrested a Northern California man for starting the Clayton Fire, which has burned 4,000 acres and more than 175 structures in Lake County. The alleged arsonist is also accused of starting numerous other fires in the Northern California... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys Paso Robles mobile home

Written on 15 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

A fire destroyed a Paso Robles mobile home on the 3600 block of Creston Road early Monday morning. Cal Fire responded to the blaze with the Paso Robles and Templeton firefighters providing assistance. The fire was contained around 4 a.m.,... (Continue reading)

SLO County fires burn mobile homes and firefighter facility

Written on 27 Jul, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

An early morning fire near Camp San Luis Obispo and an afternoon fire in Atascadero resulted in the destruction of a firefighter training facility and a mobile home on Thursday. Additionally, a vehicle and firefighting equipment were destroyed; a second... (Continue reading)