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Crash into electric fence sparks fire in rural Paso Robles

Written on 3 Aug, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE Shortly after a vehicle crashed into an electric fence in rural Paso Robles on Monday afternoon, a fire was spotted headed up a hillside. The vehicle fled the scene before firefighters arrived. Shortly after 4 p.m., a... (Continue reading)

Vegetation fire burning near the Paso Robles airport

Written on 29 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE A fire burning near the Paso Robles airport on Wednesday afternoon has scorched 35 acres. It is currently 30% contained. Shortly after 1:30 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning off Estrella Road near Jardine Road. Firefighters... (Continue reading)

Fire burns multiple structures in California Valley

Written on 29 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire burned multiple structures, as well as vegetation, in California Valley on Tuesday. Shortly after 5 p.m., firefighters responded to a residential structure fire on Grant Road in California Valley. Firefighters arrived and found a structure... (Continue reading)

Wildfire burning near Shandon shutters Highway 41

Written on 17 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | 3 comments

By KAREN VELIE A wildfire burning near Shandon in Kern County has scorched 80 acres and is zero percent contained, according to the California Highway Patrol. Highway 41 is closed at the Cholame Y. Traffic is being diverted to Highway... (Continue reading)

Fire burns 300 acres in San Luis Obispo County, evacuations ordered

Written on 7 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire in rural San Luis Obispo County has burned 300 acres leading to evacuations, according to Cal Fire. Shortly after 3 p.m., a caller reported a blaze burning near Black Bear Road and Big Basin Trail... (Continue reading)

Firefighters battling brush fire burning near San Luis Obispo

Written on 5 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A brush fire burning near San Luis Obispo Sunday has scorched 15 acres, with 30% containment. Shortly before noon, a caller reported the fire burning off O’ Connor Way northwest of San Luis Obispo. There are 55... (Continue reading)

Fire damages duplex in Paso Robles

Written on 5 Jul, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE A fire damaged a duplex in Paso Robles on Saturday afternoon, but was extinguished before it caused major damage to the living quarters. Shortly before 3 p.m., a neighbor spotted smoke coming from the duplex on the... (Continue reading)

Person dies after tractor trailer rolls over, catches on fire in Cuyama

Written on 18 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A person died on Wednesday after a tractor trailer rolled over and caught on fire in Cuyama near Highway 166 and the San Luis Obispo County-Santa Barbara County line. Shortly after noon, the victim became trapped beneath... (Continue reading)

Fire destroys greenhouse in Nipomo

Written on 17 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By JOSH FRIEDMAN A fire scorched a greenhouse in Nipomo on Tuesday evening. Shortly before 7 p.m., a caller reported the fire burning in the 600 block of Eucalyptus Road, according to Cal Fire. Firefighters arrived at the scene and... (Continue reading)

Crews battling wildfire in rural San Luis Obispo County

Written on 13 Jun, 2026 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters are battling a wildfire off Highway 58 in rural San Luis Obispo County on Saturday afternoon. The fire has scorched 200 acres with potential to damage a substation, accord to scanner traffic. The Gypsum Trail Substation... (Continue reading)