PASO ROBLES, CA – At approximately 1:40 p.m. on Friday June 27th, Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services was dispatched to the area of Hwy 101 and 46 East in the Salinas Riverbed for a reported vegetation fire.

The first arriving unit reported approximately 1/4-acre fire burning within the Salinas Riverbed. Crews were able to contain the fire at approximately 1/2 acre.

Three fire engines and two Chief Officers from Paso Robles responded. Under the cities Automatic Aid Agreement, three 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 60 firefighters contained the fire in two hours.

Additionally, Paso Robles Police Department responded to assist with traffic and lane closures. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.