PASO ROBLES, CA – At approximately 4:50 p.m. on Thursday June 12th, Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services was dispatched to the area North of Niblick Bridge in the Salinas Riverbed for a reported vegetation fire.

The first arriving unit reported approximately 1/2-acre fire burning within the Salinas Riverbed, to the west of Wendy’s. Crews were able to contain the fire at approximately three acres. Due to the recently grazed firebreaks, crew were able to safely engage the fire and protect critical infrastructure in the area.

Three fire engines and three Chief Officers from Paso Robles responded. Under the cities Automatic and Mutual Aid Agreements, five additional fire engines, one bulldozer, two hand crews, one Battalion Chief, one air attack plane from Cal Fire/SLO County Fire, and adjacent communities responded. A total of 65 firefighters contained the fire in less than an hour. Additionally, Paso Robles Police Department responded to assist with traffic and road closures. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.