The Latest News and information about California Fires

The U.S. Forest Service control burn that jumped the lines on Figueroa Mountain Tuesday night is now close to being fully contained. The Forest Service received additional help from CalFire, a Vandenberg Hot Shot Crew, and some convict crews. Although no structures were threatened, a water tender and structure protection groups were also called in for [...]

The Antelope Fire, which began Tuesday afternoon, is now 100% contained. The fire began on the north side of highway 46, just west of the Kern County/San Luis Obispo County Line. The grass fire burned 185 acres, and was driven by 15-20 mph winds. More than 80 firefighters battled the flames from the ground and [...]

A wildfire was sparked Saturday evening in San Luis Obispo County when a Chevrolet pickup truck caught fire near Lake Nacimiento. Fire crews contained the fire Sunday morning, after it had burned 200 acres. Ten fire engines, 4 hand crews, and a bulldozer were used to extinguish the flames, and no structures were damaged by [...]

The Pozo Fire that started in northeastern San Luis Obispo on Saturday, August 21st is finally at 100% containment.  The fire burned over 1,100 acres.  The cause of the blaze is still under investigation.