Update: Campfire caused large blaze near 40 Prado Homeless Services Center
Update as of 11:30 a.m. Dec. 5:
A small campfire next to the San Luis Obispo Creek near the 40 Prado Homeless Services Center spread to an adjacent lot Friday night, causing a significant blaze and damaging property at 50 Prado Road, according to San Luis Obispo City Fire Department Public Information Officer James Blattler.
Firefighters were first asked to respond to smoke and embers in the area at just before 11 p.m.
After arriving on scene, San Luis Obispo City Fire asked for additional help from Cal Fire, SLO County Fire, Atascadero Fire Department and 5 Cities Fire Department because of the size and heavy fuel load of the fire, according to Blattler.
One firefighter was injured, but they were treated and released at the scene of the fire, Blattler said.
The fire burned several cars, outbuildings, debris, trees and underbrush, according to Blattler.
Fire crews continued to patrol the area of the fire for hot spots throughout Saturday.
No damage was reported to the 40 Prado Homeless Services Center or other nearby businesses, according to Blattler.
Original story:
Crews are responding to a large residential fire in San Luis Obispo on Friday night.
It appears to be burning in the area behind the DMV.
Further details on the blaze were not immediately available.
This story was originally published December 4, 2020 at 11:54 PM.
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