Paso Robles vegetation fire contained
A vegetation fire on Tuesday was contained in 17 minutes.
Crews contain fire on Tuesday afternoon in 17 minutes
Vegetation fire Creston Road and Stoney Creek Paso Robles.
–A vegetation fire Tuesday May 31, 2016 at 5:37 p.m in the open space adjacent to 1919 Creston Road and Stoney Creek, Paso Robles burnt through a quarter acre. Twenty firefighters from the Paso Robles Department of Emergency Services, Cal Fire, SLO County Fire Department and Templeton Fire Department contained the fire in 17 minutes, according to Paso Robles Battalion Chief Keith Aggson. The vegetation fire was moving at a moderate rate of speed in tall grass.
Mop-up and overhaul of the area was performed to fully extinguish all of the material burned. Paso Robles Public Works was requested to assist in breaking up large mulch piles located within the fire perimeter. All units were released at 7:54 p.m. No firefighter injuries were reported.
Aggson said the investigation into the vegetation fire was undetermined. “Witness reports of two small children in the area at the time of the fire have not been identified,” he said. “The Department of Emergency Services would like to remind all community members that as we enter fire season to complete all necessary weed abatement as soon as possible.”
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