Incident Update Golden Fire
- Date:
- 05/20/2026
- Time:
- 7:40 PM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Golden Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2026-05-20
- Incident Status
- Active
- 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
- 40%
- 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.
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 7
- Dozers
- 1
- Hand Crews
- 1
- Other
- 8
- Total Personnel
- 40
Cooperating Agencies
| Name | Phone | Address | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paso Robles City Fire, Atascadero City Fire |