Breaking: Helios Fire reported in San Luis Obispo County on May 21

Published May 21, 2026 #Helios fire

First discovered: 3:16 p.m. May 21

Initial location: San Luis Obispo County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Helios

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:16 p.m. in in San Luis Obispo County, California.

Helios Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center