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Firefighters respond to brush fire burning in Oceano Dunes

Smoke from a fire burning at Oceano Dunes
Stephen Tidrick
Smoke from a fire burning at Oceano Dunes

OCEANO, Calif. – Smoke from a brush fire burning in the Pismo Dunes Natural Preserve drew a response from firefighters Tuesday afternoon.

The fire was first reported around 2:00 p.m. near Oceano Dune Post 1.

According to the California State Parks Department, the small brush fire burned about 20-square feet in the preserve.

State Parks said the fire was associated with a transient camp on the property.

By 5 p.m., firefighters were able to get a handle of the fire and fire engines were released from the scene.

No structures or property were threatened by the fire, state parks officials said.

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