A wildfire in California’s San Luis Obispo County has greatly expanded to now cover almost 70,800 acres with just 10 percent containment, according to a state government report last updated at 2:10 p.m., July 4.
The wildfire started July 2 on Highway 166 in the New Cuyama area of Santa Barbara County, south of San Luis Obispo County. Thus far, one structure has been reported destroyed with 50 structures threatened. Civilian or firefighter injuries have not been reported.
Several areas of the county are under evacuation orders, meaning people should leave immediately. CalFire included no numbers of people evacuated so far.
Over 600 personnel, 46 engines, and four helicopters have been deployed to contain the blaze. For more information, residents can contact the Madre Fire Information Line at 805-903-3424….