Brush fire burns 250 acres near Santa Margarita
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. - Cal Fire San Luis Obispo is responding to a vegetation fire near Santa Margarita.
Cal Fire said it was in a remote location north of Highway 58, directly across from Soda Lake Road.
The fire now named "Lake Fire" has burned 250 acres and firefighters said it has the potential to burn up to 500 acres. The fire is burning in the direction of Topaz Solar Farm.
When the Lake fire was at 20 acres, CAL FIRE tweeted the fire had damaged one structure and one vehicle.
Firefighters said they have multiple engines on scene, making an aggressive initial attack to defend structures.
Firefighters said good progress is being made.
This is a developing story, check back later for details.
