Bird strikes power line causing rural fire
Fire was controlled at .77 acres
– At 2:22 p.m. on Thursday, the Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services department was dispatched to the area of 2550 Dry Creek Road for a reported vegetation fire.
The first arriving unit reported approximately one-quarter acre burning under the power lines at a slow rate of spread with structures in the area. Access to the fire was impeded due to a downed power line and the fire being dissected by multiple fences. The fire was fully controlled at .77 acres at 4:55 p.m.
Three fire engines, a prevention officer, a battalion chief from Paso Robles Fire, and one water tender from Paso Robles Public Works responded. Under the city’s automatic aid agreement with Cal Fire / SLO County Fire, three engines, one air attack, one dozer, and a battalion chief responded to assist in containing the fire. Additional assistance was provided by PG&E.
The cause of the fire was determined to be a downed power line following a bird strike, according to fire and emergency services.
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