15-acre brush fire breaks out near Cuesta Grade north of San Luis Obispo
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. - Firefighters are battling a brush fire that broke out off Highway 101 between San Luis Obispo and Santa Margarita Sunday.
The fire was reported around 5:02 p.m. off the northbound side of the freeway at Mount Lowe Road on the Cuesta Grade.
CAL FIRE said the fire was about 15 acres in size by 5:34 p.m. burning in a grassy area near brush. Crews say it has the potential to grow up to 100 acres.
Cuesta Air Attack helicopters are at the scene helping fight the burn by air.
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No structures are threatened at this time.
Drivers are advised to drive carefully in the area and expect delays.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.