Brush fire near HWY 46 east of Paso Robles fully contained at 64.5 acres
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. - A 10-acre brush fire broke out off Highway 46 east of Paso Robles on Saturday.
The fire was reported around 5:07 p.m. next to the eastbound lanes of the highway near Geneseo Road.
As of 5:30 p.m. Saturday, crews said the fire had burned about 10 acres and was spreading at a moderate rate. Firefighters said the fire had the potential to grow up to 50 acres.
By 6 p.m., crews estimated the fire had exploded to 75 acres in size, and air support helicopters were being utilized to drop water on the spreading flames.
#TobinIC (UPDATE) Fire is approximately 25 acres and #Firefighters are making good progress. pic.twitter.com/SxyUgbEdox
— CAL FIRE SLO (@CALFIRE_SLO) August 1, 2021
Fortunately, quick work by crews had the fire 50% contained by 7 p.m. with expectations to have the fire fully contained within a few hours.
Full containment was finally reached by 10 p.m. that night. CAL FIRE said a final map of the burn showed it had reached a total 64.5 acres in size.
CAL FIRE said the cause of the fire was determined to be exhaust carbon particles.
CHP instated some traffic restrictions in the area.
