Templeton's recovery, Madre Fire updates, and local efforts to help Texas

Madre Fire continues to grow in SLO County. See latest acreage, containment

The Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County grows to 79,630 acres with containment at 10%. Firefighters face tough terrain, threatening vital infrastructure.

Templeton's recovery, Madre Fire updates, and local efforts to help Texas

Happy Tuesday, Central Coast! Here is what we are following on Daybreak this morning: New this morning: Local businessman Adam Verdin is officially running for San Luis Obispo County Supervisor in District 4. Verdin, who grew up in Oceano and now lives in Arroyo Grande, says hes ready to step up and protect our home. His family business has been operating locally for nearly 50 years. The latest on the Madre Fire: The fire has now burned more tha…

Madre fire spread slows, with 30% containment; Hwy. 166 remains closed

The spread of the Madre fire slowed overnight Sunday, with the blaze growing from 79,936 to 80,480 as of 11 a.m. Monday. Containment remained at 30 percent, according to Calfire.

San Luis Obispo's Madre Fire Near New Cuyama Grows to 80,615 Acres, 35% Contained

A massive wildfire burning near Highway 166 in San Luis Obispo County has scorched more than 80,615 acres since it ignited on July 2, CalFire reported. The Madre Fire, burning in rugged terrain near New Cuyama, remains active and only 35% contained as of 1:08 p.m. Tuesday. One structure has been destroyed, 50 others are under threat, and one firefighter has been injured, officials said. No civilian injuries or fatalities have been reported. The …

Firefighters battle Madre Fire before higher winds and heat return

By KAREN VELIE More than 1,500 firefighters are working to increase containment of the Madre Fire burning in San Luis Obispo County as warmer and winder conditions are slated to return on Wednesday through Thursday. Propelled primarily by heavy winds, the fire grew rapidly over several days before slowing with the wind. Instead of growing […]

Madre Fire closes Carrizo Plain National Monument

from USDA  Forest Service The Madre Fire was reported shortly after 1 pm on Wednesday, July 2, burning along Highway 166 east of Rockfront Ranch in the Cuyama Valley. The fire quickly spread onto Los Padres’ Santa Lucia Ranger District and burned 30,000 acres within the first 24 hours. Pushed by a strong onshore breeze, the fire then burned east onto the Bureau of Land Management’s Carrizo Plain National Monument and grew to more than 50,000 acr…