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Truck bursts into flames on Highway 101 in Shell Beach

Written on 23 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire engulfed a semi-truck on Highway 101 in Shell Beach on Friday night, sending smoke billowing into a nearby residential area and prompting reports of explosions.  Shortly after 9 p.m., a caller reported a truck on... (Continue reading)

Fire burns 10 acres near Huasna in rural Arroyo Grande, not fully contained

Written on 11 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire that broke out near Huasna Sunday evening has yet to be extinguished, as of Monday evening, though the blaze has only burned 10 acres.  The woodland fire started at about 6:40 p.m. on Sunday near... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys home in rural Atascadero

Written on 7 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire destroyed a single-family house in rural Atascadero on Thursday.  A 1:31 p.m., a caller reported the blaze burning at 9528 Los Palos Road which is southeast of the Atascadero city limit, according to Cal Fire.... (Continue reading)

Fire burns home near Lake Nacimiento

Written on 2 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire on Friday burned 14 acres and destroyed a house in the Oak Shores community between Lake Nacimiento and Lake San Antonio.  Shortly after 3 p.m., a caller reported the blaze burning in the 4000 block... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys RV and truck near Arroyo Grande

Written on 30 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire destroyed a truck and an RV trailer and spread to vegetation northeast of Arroyo Grande on Wednesday. At about 1:27, a caller reported the blaze burning near the 1000 block of Fox Canyon Lane, according... (Continue reading)

Fire severely damages Nipomo home

Written on 30 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire caused damage to 60% of the structure of a Nipomo house on Tuesday.  Shortly before 2 p.m., a caller reported the blaze burning at a home in the 800 block of Inga Road, according to... (Continue reading)

Sheriff identifies man killed in Los Osos RV fire

Written on 26 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who died in an RV fire in Los Osos this week as Christopher Wayne Surratt, 44. At 10:30 a.m. on Monday, a caller reported an RV... (Continue reading)

Man dies in Los Osos RV fire

Written on 21 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A man died in an RV fire in Los Osos Monday morning, according to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office.  At 10:30 a.m., a caller reported an RV on fire in the 1900 block of Turri... (Continue reading)

Carrizo Plain fire grows to more than 700 acres but 100% contained

Written on 16 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire or fires that broke out on the Carrizo Plain in eastern San Luis Obispo County Tuesday evening burned a total of 703 acres before firefighters achieved full containment.  Initially, a pair of fires started at... (Continue reading)

Carrizo Plain fire burns 225 acres

Written on 15 Aug, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire burned about 225 acres on the Carrizo Plain in eastern San Luis Obispo County Tuesday evening. Firefighters have achieved 30% containment. Initially, a pair of fires broke out at about 5:35 p.m. near the 9700... (Continue reading)