Wildfire burns 1,500 acres at Camp Roberts

A vegetation fire that started Wednesday afternoon burned approximately 1,500 acres at Camp Roberts in northern San Luis Obispo County before it was contained, according to officials.

Cal Fire first reported the blaze at 5:20 p.m., when it was about 25 acres. Cal Fire assisted the Camp Roberts fire department in containing the wildfire, which was reported to be "well within base boundaries."

Two hours later, Cal Fire reported the blaze had grown to 1,500 acres and was 60 percent contained.

By 9 p.m., firefighters reached 90 percent containment. A Cal Fire spokesman said its engines left the scene at 9:30 p.m.

Fire officials remained on scene mopping up and patrolling the area.

This story was originally published June 20, 2018 at 8:59 PM with the headline "Wildfire burns 1,500 acres at Camp Roberts."