Breaking: New wildfire reported in San Luis Obispo County on March 26

Published Mar 27, 2026 #Hwy 166 / twitchell dam rd fire

First discovered: 7:03 p.m. March 26

Initial location: San Luis Obispo County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 166 / Twitchell Dam Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:03 p.m. in in San Luis Obispo County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center