Fire crews containing Green Fire in Cambria
CAMBRIA, Calif. — According to the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department a vegetation fire near the 6000 block of Highway 46 east of Cambria began Friday afternoon.
The fire was first spotted on the eastbound side of Highway 46 at about 12:30 p.m., says the California Highway Patrol.
According to Cal Fire SLO County, the "Green Fire" burned approximately burned 243 acres.
An update was also given on containment levels of the fire, which currently stand at 75% containment.
#GreenIC 10.08.23 AM UPDATE:
— CAL FIRE SLO (@CALFIRE_SLO) October 8, 2023
Wildland Fire: East of Cambria CA
243 Acres
75% Containment pic.twitter.com/ja7A2Miqda
SLO County fire crews responsed to the fire by immediately sending fire equipment to the scene of the fire.
San Luis Obispo County Office of Emergency Services issued an evacuation warning for Cambria and the rural areas east of Harmony (Zone SLC-E111) due to the fire. At around 6:44 p.m., the evacuation warning was cancelled.
The Evacuation Warning for the #GreenIC Fire near Harmony has been cancelled. Residents should remain aware and drive carefully as fire crews are still working in the area. https://t.co/EXe8f7m8Tu
— SLO County OES (@slocountyoes) October 7, 2023
As crews continue to contain the fire and work near the area, CHP and SLO County OES asks residents to remain aware and drive carefully.
Cal Fire SLO say the fire remains under investigation.
This article will be updated as more information comes in.
