Firefighters were able to stop forward progress of a vegetation fire that broke out Friday afternoon in Templeton.
CAL FIRE says it broke out on Spring Creek Way across from Almond Drive.
One home was threatened but was saved by retardant drops made in the area, officials said. Crews then came in and used hoses to put the rest of the fire out.
Approximately two acres burned.
Crews expect to remain on scene until around 4:30 p.m. to mop up. Templeton City Fire also responded.
No word on the cause.
In Shandon, CAL FIRE crews put out a small roadside fire that also broke out Friday afternoon. It was reported on West Centre Street across from Highway 41.
Vegetation Fire: W Centre St cross of HWY 41 in #Shandon. #Firefighters are mopping up a roadside fire. The fire is 100% contained. #CountyofSlo #PulsePoint pic.twitter.com/xE0cuEF4LI
— CAL FIRE SLO (@CALFIRE_SLO) September 13, 2019
A small brush fire also broke out Friday afternoon along the southbound lanes of the Cuesta Grade.
Vegetation Fire: South Bound HWY 101 cross of Cuesta Springs Rd. Roadside fire approximately 20’ x 20’ spot. Fire is 100% contained. One lane of South Bound HWY 101 is closed for fire engines. #Firefighters will be on scene 30 minutes for mop up. #CountyofSlo pic.twitter.com/ATWmNzH5rV
— CAL FIRE SLO (@CALFIRE_SLO) September 13, 2019
CAL FIRE increased staffing Friday due to high fire risk.
