Video: Cal Fire responds to large fire in Templeton
Update 5 p.m.: Cal Fire reports Templeton fire is 75-percent contained at eight acres.
An aerial photo of the fire. Courtesy of Cal Fire.
On Friday at approximately 3 p.m., a brush fire started in Templeton behind Templeton Grain and Feed. The fire burned just 100 yards east of Main Street in the Salinas River bed and along the railroad tracks.
By 3:30 p.m., the fire was approximately 2 acres, and not yet under control, according to Templeton Community Services District Manager Jeff Briltz. Cal Fire responded and at least six fire engines had responded to the blaze by 4 p.m.
Traffic slowed along Highway 101 while a fire in Templeton sent smoke into the sky. Photo courtesy Kelly Sherwood.
A Cal Fire tanker plane and helicopter repeatedly dropped fire retardant and water from more than an hour on the brightly-burning fire, while a Cal Fire tactical plane circled high above.
San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s department closed 1st and 2nd streets in downtown Templeton. At least 100 locals gathered near the railroad tracks to watch firefighters wrestle to get control of the blaze.
Where did this start? In the river bed?
What I'm consered about is why weren't we able to smell the fumes of the fire? My family and I drove through the trailer park behind A1 Liquor, saw a couple dozen people watching from afar, yet no smell was present. Also, what was even more strange was that there were numerous police officers driving solely with smirky looks on their faces. I don't understand this. Was this fire a true natural cause; or was it a huge fire show displayed and presented by the fire station?
Where did this start? In the river bed?
What I'm consered about is why weren't we able to smell the fumes of the fire? My family and I drove through the trailer park behind A1 Liquor, saw a couple dozen people watching from afar, yet no smell was present. Also, what was even more strange was that there were numerous police officers driving solely with smirky looks on their faces. I don't understand this. Was this fire a true natural cause; or was it a huge fire show displayed and presented by the fire station?