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Vehicle suspected of starting fire on Highway 101 in Atascadero

Written on 15 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By RICHARD BASTAIN Investigators believe a vehicle, possibly dragging a chain, sparked a fire near the San Anselmo Road overpass on Saturday afternoon. Crews from the Atascadero Fire Department and Cal Fire battled the grass fire, which was stopped at... (Continue reading)

Fire burns 355 acres near San Miguel

Written on 10 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire that started on Sunday near San Miguel has burned 355 acres and is 80% contained, as of Monday morning.  Shortly before 4 p.m., a caller reported a fire burning close to Indian Valley and Vineyard... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys structures, vehicles and memorabilia in Templeton

Written on 7 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By RICHARD BASTIAN A fire in Templeton on Thursday destroyed a barn, garage, three outbuilding and multiple vehicles including a Model T. Shortly before noon, Frank Pfizer and a friend were sitting outside when they noticed smoke coming from a... (Continue reading)

Arson, backyard and dumpster fires in Lompoc on July 4th

Written on 6 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN In a 12-hour span on the night of July 4th and morning after, numerous fires broke out in Lompoc, including one arson. Between 7 p.m. Tuesday and 7 a.m. Wednesday, Lompoc police received 40 or more calls... (Continue reading)

Fireworks reportedly cause Fourth of July fire in Paso Robles

Written on 5 Jul, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Investigators are trying to determine who set off fireworks that are suspected to have caused an open space fire in Paso Robles on the Fourth of July.  Shortly after 9 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys home in San Luis Obispo

Written on 29 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire destroyed a home in San Luis Obispo on Thursday morning, displacing one resident. At 3:39 a.m., a caller reported a house at 1134 Olive Street near Santa Rosa Street was on fire. The small home... (Continue reading)

Fire damages apartment complex in SLO

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

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire broke out at an apartment complex in San Luis Obispo on Thursday morning, damaging at least one unit.  Shortly before noon, a caller reported the blaze at a complex in the 1200 block of Southwood... (Continue reading)

Fire damages detached garage in SLO

Written on 19 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A detached garage burst into flames in San Luis Obispo Monday morning.  In the early morning, a caller reported a garage on fire in the 1400 block of Descanso Street, according to the San Luis Obispo Police... (Continue reading)

House fire near Highway 166 displaces resident

Written on 16 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A house fire in northeastern Santa Barbara County near Highway 166 displaced one resident Thursday night.  A caller reported the blaze at about 9:30 p.m. at a home in the 4800 block of Sisquoc Street in New... (Continue reading)

Person injured in Nipomo house fire

Written on 14 Jun, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

  By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire broke out at a house in Nipomo Tuesday evening, resulting in one person suffering burns.  A caller reported the blaze shortly after 5 p.m. at a home near the 300 block of W. Tefft... (Continue reading)