CAL FIRE

The Plaskett Fire in Big Sur continued to grow to more than 15,000 acres over the weekend.

As of Saturday afternoon, the Plaskett Fire in southern Big Sur has grown to nearly 6,000 acres, as firefighters prepare for stronger winds and increased fire activity.

The Big Sur coastline is known for its dramatic ocean views and steep cliffs covered with redwoods. However, those very features can stall wildfire response.

The Gifford Fire has burned more than 122,000 acres in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, and it's still about 20 miles from Santa Margarita.

The Santa Barbara County Fire Department, along with CAL FIRE and other agencies, have declared the start of this year’s High Fire Season.

For the first time, the state has designated parts of the city as fire hazard risk areas.

Cal Poly is teaming up with Cal Fire to develop a new statewide urban forestry plan. The goal is to combat the effects of climate change. The project stems from a bill signed by Governor Gavin Newsom that aims to increase California’s urban canopy cover by 10% by 2035.

Residents in San Luis Obispo might have noticed more smoke in the air Tuesday morning. It was the first cultural burn with a local indigenous tribe in more than 100 years.

Cal Fire has awarded millions of dollars to San Luis Obispo County to help reduce wildfire fuel.

CalFire SLO just wrapped up their yearly camp for teenage girls, who learn and practice firefighting skills around SLO County. The camp is called Camp Cinder and its goal is to promote diversity and inclusion among the firefighting community.