CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo units are at the scene of a vegetation fire in the Santa Maria riverbed Sunday evening.
Authorities reported at 6:49 p.m. that the blaze had spread to one acre of brush and was moving at a slow rate of spread.
In a post on X, CAL FIRE SLO says its dispatch center received reports of a drone flying in the area.
CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo
Officials urged residents to never fly drones near a fire, as they "pose a serious threat" to firefighting aircraft and stop them from being able to fly.
At 7:05 p.m., CAL FIRE SLO representatives said forward progress was stopped.
Authorities are urging drivers to use caution when traveling near the Santa Maria River Bridge on Highway 101.
