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Fire rages at Vistra battery storage facility in Moss Landing

Written on 17 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 41 comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire is raging at the Vistra battery storage facility in Moss Landing leading to evacuations and school and road closures in the area. Shortly after 3 p.m. on Thursday, the fire broke out at the 300-megawatt... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys Santa Barbara police sergeant’s home

Written on 13 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The Santa Barbara Police Department has announced that one of its sergeants lost his home in the Southern California Eaton Fire. A Navy veteran and former SWAT team member, the sergeant had been living with his wife... (Continue reading)

Red flag warnings in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties

Written on 13 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings for portions of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties because of a high risk of large fires with very rapid spread, according to the National Weather Service.... (Continue reading)

Fire erupts in Paso Robles, multiple units rush to the scene

Written on 10 Jan, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By ANNIE BRAFF A fire destroyed a recreational vehicle in rural Paso Robles on Friday afternoon. Shortly before 3:30 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning at 4070 Whispering Oak Way near Jardine Road. Firefighters arrived to find the vehicle... (Continue reading)

Propane heater started mobile home fire in Grover Beach

Written on 29 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A portable propane heater started the fire that destroyed a mobile home and injured a resident on Friday in Grover Beach. Shortly before 6 p.m., a caller reported a mobile home on fire at the Grand Avenue... (Continue reading)

Mobile home fire injures man in Grover Beach

Written on 27 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A man suffered minor injuries when the mobile home he was in burst into flames on Friday in Grover Beach. Shortly before 6 p.m., a caller reported a mobile home on fire at the Grand Avenue Mobile... (Continue reading)

Christmas morning fire damages home in Nipomo

Written on 25 Dec, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire damaged a home in Nipomo early Christmas morning, according to San Luis Obispo County Cal Fire. Shortly before 6 a.m., a caller reported a fire at 663 Sandydale Drive. Firefighters arrived to find the home... (Continue reading)

Roof collapses during house fire in Atascadero

Written on 16 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE The roof of a home in Atascadero collapsed amid an early morning fire on Saturday. Shortly after 3 a.m., a caller reported a fire in the living room and attic of a home on the 4000 block... (Continue reading)

Fire burns four acres near Pismo Beach, preserve temporary closed

Written on 6 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire near Pismo Beach burned four acres on Tuesday evening, leading to the temporary closure of the Pismo Preserve, according to Cal Fire. Shortly before midnight, a caller reported a fire burning on a hillside next... (Continue reading)

Fire leads to power outage in rural Templeton

Written on 2 Nov, 2024 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A power pole fire in rural Templeton led to nearly 1,000 PG&E customers losing power on Saturday morning. At 8:43 a.m., 970 PG&E customers lost power from rural Templeton to Creston. PG&E estimates the power will be... (Continue reading)