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California wildfire could lead to landslides

Written on 28 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Officials are warning of possible landslides on hills north of Ventura that were burned by a wildfire over the weekend. The potential landslides could threaten nearby railroad tracks, Highway 101 and Highway 1. [Fox News] Ventura County fire Capt. Mike... (Continue reading)

Dispute erupts after SLO fire burns The Sub

Written on 28 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 60 comments

Following a fire that destroyed The Sub and burned day and night Saturday, the business owner and the San Luis Obispo Fire Department are trading blame for the extent of the damage. The Sub is a retail store and head... (Continue reading)

SLO fire burns three businesses, photos

Written on 26 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 34 comments

A fire that began before noon on Saturday is still burning inside a business on Higuera Street in San Luis Obispo. No injuries have been reported. At about 11 a.m., firefighters responded to the Sub, a head shop and retail... (Continue reading)

House fire displaces Atascadero resident

Written on 25 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A fire caused by food left cooking on the stove displaced an Atascadero resident on Christmas Eve. [KSBY] The fire occurred at an apartment in the 5500 block of Capistrano Avenue. Atascadero fire officials received a call reporting the fire... (Continue reading)

Report a SLO arsonist, win $1,000

Written on 18 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

With financial backing from Crime Stoppers, the San Luis Obispo Police Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of a serial arsonist or arsonists. San Luis Obispo firefighters and... (Continue reading)

Eighteen wheeler catches fire, car does too

Written on 15 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

An 18-wheel tractor trailer caught fire at Pappy’s truck stop in Santa Maria early Tuesday morning, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department. The truck was carrying various berries, all of which were destroyed in the fire. The driver... (Continue reading)

House burns in Atascadero (video)

Written on 15 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

A fire spread from the fireplace of an Atascadero house and burned much of the home’s attic and roof Monday evening. At 7:38 p.m., Gregory Baker reported the fire burning at his home on 9802 Palomar Avenue, according to the... (Continue reading)

Atascadero dog alerts sleeping owner to house fire

Written on 15 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

A young dog pawed and scratched its sleeping owner early Sunday morning, possibly saving the man’s life by doing so. The dog alerted Atascadero resident Kevin Buchanan to a fire that was burning in his home. The fire broke out... (Continue reading)

6 suspected arson fires in San Luis Obispo

Written on 9 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

Investigators suspect a serial arsonist started a series of six small grass fires in San Luis Obispo Tuesday evening.[KSBY] Shortly after 10 p.m., firefighters responded to two small vegetation fires in the creek area near the intersection of Meinecke Avenue... (Continue reading)

Suspicious fires break out in Oceano

Written on 7 Dec, 2015 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

At least three fires broke out in Oceano Sunday, according to the Five Cities Fire Authority. Officials have deemed the fires suspicious, and law enforcement in investigating. First, crews responded to multiple fires at or near a transient camp. The... (Continue reading)