Helios Fire

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  • 170 Acres
  • 1 County: San Luis Obispo
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Date Started
04/19/2026 8:43 PM
Last Updated
04/19/2026 10:31 PM
Cause
Under Investigation
Incident Maps and Reports
Agency Having Jurisdiction
CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo Unit
Incident Management Team
No team assigned
Location
Cloverdale Trail and Cactus Trail, California Valley
[35.322168,-119.942661]
Reports
Status reports

Incident Updates

04/19/2026 10:28 PM

Per the IC, the fire activity has slowed, and crews are making good progress. The potential for the fire has decreased from 2,000 to 200 acres and is still holding at 170 acres. Acreage may change with more accurate mapping and crews will work into the night to ensure containment.

Updated by: CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo PIO

04/19/2026 9:53 PM

IC reports they were able to check the head of the fire, and acreage is holding at 170.

Updated by: CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo PIO

04/19/2026 9:15 PM

Firefighters are on scene of a 150 acre vegetation fire in California Valley with potential for 2,000. The fire is moving at a slow rate of spread and is not currently threatening any structures. The IC is requesting additional resources to augment the initial dispatch.

Updated by: CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo PIO

Resources Assigned

  • 35
    Personnel
  • 10
    Engines
  • 1
    Dozers
  • 2
    Water Tenders
  • 1
    Other Assigned

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

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