Incident Update Golden Fire
- Date:
- 05/21/2026
- Time:
- 9:29 AM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Golden Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2026-05-20
- Incident Status
- Finalized
- Location
- Golden Hill Road and Kaparell Ln., Paso Robles
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- San Luis Obispo
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 23
- Containment
- 100%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Current Situation
Situation Summary
Vegetation Fire | Paso Robles
A vegetation fire was reported at approximately 5:40 p.m. in the Paso Robles mutual threat zone. CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo Unit responded with Paso Robles City Fire Department.
First-arriving units reported the fire at approximately 3 to 5 acres burning in grass. Forward progress has been stopped at 12 acres.
Crews will remain on scene working to strengthen containment lines and mop up hot spots.