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Fire burns nearly 50 acres along Highway 1 near Morro Bay

Written on 1 Nov, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire burned approximately 47 acres along Highway 1 on the outskirts of Morro Bay Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters have achieved full containment. Shortly before noon, a caller reported the blaze burning near Highway 1 and Teresa Road,... (Continue reading)

Officers charge teen with starting Lizzie Fire in SLO

Written on 31 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 7 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN Police officers arrested a 15-year-old San Luis Obispo resident for starting the Lizzie Fire that burned 100 acres near SLO High School on Monday. High school officials used surveillance footage of the campus perimeter to identify two... (Continue reading)

SLO trying to squelch rumors over Lizzie Fire

Written on 31 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 4 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN The city of San Luis Obispo is attempting to squelch several undisclosed rumors related to the Lizzie Fire that burned 100 acres near SLO High School on Monday.  Investigators determined two nearby blazes on Monday were unrelated... (Continue reading)

Fire burning behind San Luis Obispo High School

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

By KAREN VELIE A fire is burning behind San Luis Obispo High School, with a large plume of smoke visible throughout the city. At 2:49 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning behind the high school at 1499 San Luis... (Continue reading)

Fire kills two cats at pool service store in SLO

Written on 28 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire killed two cats at a pool service store in San Luis Obispo on Saturday morning. A caller reported the blaze shortly after 8 a.m. at CCH Pools at 198 South Street, according to the San... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys recreational vehicle near Nipomo

Written on 12 Oct, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 2 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire destroyed an recreational vehicle near Nipomo on Wednesday evening.  Shortly before 6 p.m., a caller reported the blaze burning near the 300 block of Applegate Way, according to Cal Fire. Flames completely engulfed the recreational... (Continue reading)

Fire near Cambria burns 217 acres, 40% contained

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

By KAREN VELIE The woodland fire that broke out Friday off Highway 46 near Cambria has burned 217 acres and is 40% contained, as of Sunday morning. Shortly after noon, a caller reported reported trees on fire off Highway 46.... (Continue reading)

Fire burns 150 acres off Highway 46 near Cambria

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

By KAREN VELIE A fast moving fire burning off Highway 46 near Cambria grew to more than 150 acres on Friday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. Shortly before 1 p.m., a caller reported trees on fire off Highway 46. Firefighters... (Continue reading)

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 destroys home in Cambria

Written on 17 Sep, 2023 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire destroyed a home in Cambria on Sunday morning. Shortly before 3 a.m., a caller reported a house at 1980 Spencer Street near Ardath Drive was on fire. All the occupants escaped uninjured. The cause of... (Continue reading)