Fire near Irish Hills ridge contained amid windy conditions, firefighters say
Flames that broke out in vegetation Sunday night near the Irish Hills ridgetop were quickly contained, according to officials.
The fire was held to a 40-by-40-foot area, according to Cal Fire, but firefighters remained there for at least another two hours. It broke out about 5:30 p.m.
Firefighters worked the blaze amid winds of about 13 mph with gusts up to 19 mph, Cal Fire reported.
San Luis Obispo City Fire and a water-dropping helicopter also responded to the scene near Los Osos Valley Road and Highway 101, according to Cal Fire.
The cause is under investigation.
This story was originally published June 7, 2020 at 7:26 PM.
Cassandra Garibay
The Tribune