Breaking: Encina Fire reported in San Luis Obispo County on May 15

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First discovered: 5:15 p.m. May 15

Initial location: San Luis Obispo County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Encina

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:15 p.m. at in San Luis Obispo County, California.

Encina Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 15, 2026 at 5:41 PM.