Crews on scene for 542 acre grass fire in California Valley

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. (KEYT) – CAL FIRE SLO crews are battling a 542-acre grass fire in the California Valley on Black Bear Road and Big Basin Trail.

The fire first broke out just after 3:00 p.m. Tuesday and CAL FIRE SLO officials mentioned a potential for 300 acres in size. Containment for the fire reached 80% just after 8:00 p.m., according to CAL FIRE.

Forward progress of the fire stopped just before 6:00 p.m. and evacuation orders were lifted from the incident around 30 minutes later.

Crews requested air tankers for the incident and solar panels are under threat in the area of the fire, according to CAL FIRE SLO.

More information will be provided once available to Your News Channel.