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Atascadero man saved from burning barn

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

Atascadero firefighters saved a man who was trapped on the second floor of a burning building on Wednesday night. The structure is a barn on the first floor and a home on the second floor. [A-Town Daily News] Around 9:22... (Continue reading)

Second fire breaks out at Vandenberg Air Force Base

Written on 23 Sep, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

As firefighters continued to battle the Canyon Fire at Vandenberg Air Force Base, a second blaze broke out on the Santa Barbara County military base. Dubbed the Washington Fire, the second blaze is much smaller, but it started at a... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys Oceano casino

Written on 22 Sep, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

The Oceana Casino on Front Street caught fire and nearly burned to the ground Wednesday afternoon. People playing cards inside the casino escaped, but the building was destroyed in the blaze. Five Cities firefighters Cal Fire and San Luis Obispo... (Continue reading)

Fire threatening launch pad at Vandenberg Air Force Base

Written on 20 Sep, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

The Canyon Fire at Vandenberg Air Force Base has burned nearly 10,000 acres, as of Tuesday morning. The blaze is threatening multiple structures at the base, including Space Launch Complex-3, which is currently housing the Atlas V rocket and WorldView-4... (Continue reading)

Vandenberg Air Force Base fire delays rocket launch

Written on 19 Sep, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

Smoke from the #CanyonFire behind, Space Launch Complex-3 on Vandenberg AFB Sunday. Inside is the Atlas V rocket. pic.twitter.com/1Zk5EJipha — SBCFireInfo (@EliasonMike) September 19, 2016 A brush fire broke out Saturday at the southern end of Vandenberg Air Force Base.... (Continue reading)

Man attempts to set self on fire in protest

Written on 12 Sep, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 23 comments

A man doused his body with lighter fluid Sunday and then attempted to light himself on fire in protest against the San Luis Obispo Police allegedly pushing homeless people out of the city. On Sunday morning, the man was attempting... (Continue reading)

Chimney Fire approaching full containment

Written on 5 Sep, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

After burning for nearly a month, the Chimney Fire in northern San Luis Obispo County and southern Monterey County is approaching full containment. The Chimney Fire is 97 percent contained, as of Monday morning, and fire officials expect to achieve... (Continue reading)

Lawsuit alleges PG&E contractor caused 51-acre fire

Written on 2 Sep, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 10 comments

Two employees of a PG&E subcontractor caused a 51-acre fire that burned a hillside and multiple groves of large trees belonging to a North County family, according to a lawsuit filed against the utility and the contractor. [Tribune] On Nov.... (Continue reading)

Firefighter injured in new blaze near Lake Nacimiento

Written on 1 Sep, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

A firefighter suffered burns and was airlifted to a hospital Wednesday while battling a new blaze that broke out near Lake Nacimiento. The firefighter’s condition is currently unclear. [KCOY] At 1:25 p.m., firefighters responded to a fire burning east of... (Continue reading)

Inmate escapee caught at Cuesta College

Written on 30 Aug, 2016 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 5 comments

An inmate who escaped Camp San Luis Obispo early Monday morning was located and arrested hours later on the Cuesta College Campus. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has identified the escapee as Jose A. Paredes, 25. Paredes, a... (Continue reading)