Grade Fire

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33 Acres
1 County: San Luis Obispo

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Date Started
09/23/2026 1:46 PM

Last Updated
09/23/2026 3:54 PM

Cause
Under Investigation

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Agency Having Jurisdiction
CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo Unit

Incident Management Team
No team assigned

Location
North bound Highway 101 Middle of Cuesta Grade San Luis Obispo Ca 93405

[35.33659,-120.623271]

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Evacuation Orders

Immediate threat to life. This is a lawful order to LEAVE NOW. The area is lawfully closed to public access.

Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following areas:

LPF-004

Incident Updates

09/23/2026 3:46 PM

https://youtube.com/shorts/DWosXNfM8f8

Grade Fire: The # 2 lane is open on NB HWY 101

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Updated by: Public Information Officer

09/23/2026 3:04 PM

https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?pos=35.3599_-120.6601_10&id=Axis-CuestaPeak2

Cuesta Peak 2 Camera

Updated by: Webtech

09/23/2026 2:48 PM

Grade Fire: Firefighters at scene of a fire off HWY 101 North Bound, middle of Cuesta Grade. The fire is roughly 20 acres. The #2 and #3 lanes are closed. Please drive with caution firefighters are working in along the road.

Updated by: Webtech

Resources Assigned

75

Personnel
1

Helicopters
9

Engines
2

Dozers
1

Water Tenders
1

Crews
4

Other Assigned

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

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	Contained Incident
	Fires Less than 10 Acres
	Prescribed Fire
	Mudslide
	Flood
	Earthquake
	Lightning Activity
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	Advisory ^{Reference 4}
	Shelter in Place ^{Reference 5}
	Evacuation Order Lifted ^{Reference 6}
	Normal ^{Reference 7}
	Red Flag Warning ^{Reference 8}
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 0-3 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 3-25 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 25-63 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast 63-158 PPM
	Smoke and Haze Forecast >158 PPM

Incident Perimeter: Perimeters are generalized and do not necessarily indicate structures within the boundaries have been damaged or destroyed.
Evacuation Order: An immediate threat to life. This is an order by law enforcement to leave immediately. The area is lawfully closed to public access.
Evacuation Warning: A potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate and those with pets and livestock should leave immediately.
Advisory: Residents should be aware of the situation and be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen.
Shelter in Place: Go inside the nearest safe building, lock all doors and windows, and stay there until local authorities give the "all clear".
Evacuation Order Lifted: Officials have determined the immediate danger has passed. Residents may return home but should remain alert for any changes in conditions or updated instructions.
Normal: No current threats to life or property.
Red Flag Warning: National Weather Service Red Flag Warnings indicate warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds that can combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.

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