Fire burning near Cholame Y in SLO County scorches 240 acres
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. - A fast-moving vegetation fire is burning east of Shandon near the Highway 41/46 intersection commonly known as the Cholame Y.
The fire began at around 4:40 p.m. and quickly grew. At 5:10 p.m., it was estimated to have burned about 75 acres with potential of burning 300 acres.
CAL FIRE says structures aren’t currently threatened. The area is a cattle land area with not many structures around.
The fire grew quickly, according to CAL FIRE.
By 6 p.m., the fire had burned 240 acres and was 20% contained, but CAL FIRE said forward progress was beginning to slow down.
The cause of the fire may be linked to a vehicle dragging a chain, a CAL FIRE spokesman said.
Highway 41 was closed between Highway 33 in Kern County and the Cholame Y. An estimate for when the roadway would be reopened was not available.
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