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Cambria tree removal funded by state grant

Written on 16 Oct, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Contractors will soon began removing thousands of dead and dying trees in the Cambria forest through a grant from the state. A bark beetle infestation, the drought and record heat has led to the death of approximately half of the... (Continue reading)

Smoke plumes rise from Cuesta Fire

Written on 12 Oct, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Over the weekend, San Luis Obispo County firefighters dealt with seven hot spots that flared up within the Cuesta Fire containment lines. [KSBY] At about 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, people began reporting two plumes of smoke on a hillside off... (Continue reading)

Millions raised from Cal Fire fee going unspent

Written on 5 Oct, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 8 comments

As fires have burned hundreds of thousands of acres in California this year, the state has kept millions of dollars raised from a controversial fee sitting in a fire prevention account. [Sac Bee] In June 2011, lawmakers approved legislation requiring... (Continue reading)

Propane tanks explode in Paso Robles fire

Written on 8 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A fire broke out in rural Paso Robles Monday night in the 1700 block of Geneseo Road, and when firefighters arrived, they found propane bottles exploding. The blaze destroyed a 1500 square foot garage or shop and power lines were... (Continue reading)

Fire sparks at Los Osos restaurant prior to opening

Written on 2 Sep, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A fire broke out inside the kitchen of a Los Osos restaurant that has yet to open. [KSBY] Cal Fire responded to the 2000 block of 10th Street shortly after 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Firefighters found two large cooking pots... (Continue reading)

Fire sparks at Lopez Lake

Written on 30 Aug, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

Cal Fire crews responded to a wildfire at Lopez Lake in San Luis Obispo County Sunday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 4:30 p.m., an approximately three acre fire was reported burning at the Arboleda Picnic area. No structures... (Continue reading)

This vehicle is suspected of sparking Cuesta Fire

Written on 25 Aug, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 11 comments

Cal Fire has released a photo of a truck that is suspected of causing the Cuesta Fire. The photo, which was taken in an Arroyo Grande parking lot, shows a white pickup truck with an RV and a Volkswagen Beetle... (Continue reading)

Firefighter injured, building destroyed in Cuesta Fire

Written on 22 Aug, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

UPDATE 10 a.m.: The Cuesta fire remains at 3,500 acres and is 70 percent contained. ORIGINAL: A firefighter was injured this week while fighting the Cuesta Fire which continues to burn south of Santa Margarita. The firefighter fell while battling... (Continue reading)

Fire delays Santa Margarita Elementary School opening day

Written on 18 Aug, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

Classes at Santa Margarita Elementary School will not start on Wednesday as previously planned, the Atascadero Unified School District announced Tuesday. Approximately 1,000 firefighters are battling a blaze burning on the southwest side of the town. The last estimate, on... (Continue reading)

Cal Fire quickly stops Santa Margarita wildfire

Written on 9 Aug, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Cal Fire crews quickly stopped the spread of a 5-acre grass fire Sunday afternoon on West Pozo Road about one mile east of the Santa Margarita cemetery. Shortly after noon, five engines and one aircraft responded to the blaze. In less then... (Continue reading)