Breaking: New wildfire reported in San Luis Obispo County on Jan. 15

Published Jan 16, 2026 #Sm riverbed east side smr_co fire

First discovered: 5:31 p.m. Jan. 15

Initial location: San Luis Obispo County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Sm Riverbed East Side Smr_co

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:31 p.m. in San Luis Obispo County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center