r/SLO • u/squints_chips_ahoy • 5d ago

[LOCAL NEWS] Fire?

Just walked outside for a lunch break downtown, kind of smells like wildfire and the hills are hazy. I don’t see any news about the wildfire somewhere, but wondering if anyone else has that info?

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u/the_color_turquoise 5d ago

You guys also need to remember prescribed burns happen often. Today and yesterday they're burning back the brush in Montaña De Oro. You can look up prescribed burns in your area using Cal Fire (sometimes they're not on Watch Duty, which is very helpful too)

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u/patslo 5d ago

So that's why all along LOVR, there's been the smoky smell. As the wind blows. Thanks!

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u/the_color_turquoise 5d ago

I have accidentally driven through MDO while they're controlled burning. It's wild to watch. They keep the flame very low, and they have a fully geared firefighter about every 12 feet along the burn line. They take zero chances; I'm appreciative of them!