Bird flies into power line, sparks Paso Robles vegetation fire
A small vegetation fire in Paso Robles on Thursday afternoon was sparked by an unusually fowl arsonist: a bird that flew into a power line.
According to Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services, firefighters were dispatched to the area of 2550 Dry Creek Road around 2:22 p.m. for a vegetation fire.
The first unit at scene reported approximately a quarter-acre fire burning under power lines at a slow rate of spread, according to the release.
A number of fences in the area, as well as the downed power line, made fighting the blaze difficult, Paso Robles Fire said.
Ultimately, the fire was fully controlled at about three-quarters of an acres as of 4:55 p.m.
The cause of the fire was determined to be from “a downed power line following a bird strike,” according to the release.
Three fire engines, a prevention officer, a battalion chief from Paso Robles Fire and one water tender from Paso Robles Public Works responded, as well as three engines, one air attack, one dozer and a battalion chief from Cal Fire.
Additional assistance was provided by PG&E, according to the release.
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