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

Published May 21, 2026 #Willow fire

First discovered: 1:29 p.m. May 21

Initial location: San Luis Obispo County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Willow

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:29 p.m. at in San Luis Obispo County, California.

Willow Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center