PASO ROBLES, CA – On Monday October 7, 2024 at approximately 5:11 PM, Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to a vegetation fire in the riverbed adjacent to Highway 101 and Highway 46 East.

First arriving firefighters found fire and smoke showing just off the north bound freeway lanes of Highway 101. Once firefighters safely gained access, they were able to contain the fire to 1/3 of an acre.

Three fire engines and one Battalion Chief from Paso Robles responded. Under the City’s automatic aid agreements, one fire engine, one Dozer, one hand crew and one Battalion Chief from Cal Fire / SLO County also responded. Additionally, one fire engine from Atascadero and Templeton responded. In total of 27 firefighters were needed to extinguish the blaze. California Highway Patrol assisted as well by providing traffic. Cause of the fire is still under investigation.