Breaking: Beach Fire reported in San Luis Obispo County on May 16

Published May 17, 2026 #Beach fire

First discovered: 7:38 p.m. May 16

Initial location: San Luis Obispo County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Beach

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:38 p.m. in in San Luis Obispo County, California.

At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center