New prescribed fire reported in San Luis Obispo County on Oct. 6

Published Oct 13, 2025 #Cal poly dairy creek rx burn fire

Started: 1 week ago, 5:05 p.m. Oct. 6

Initial location: San Luis Obispo County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Cal Poly Dairy Creek Burn

A new prescribed burn, named Cal Poly Dairy Creek Burn, was initiated 5:05 p.m. Oct. 6 in San Luis Obispo County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on county land for a week.

Prescribed fire (prescribed burn) is a wildfire prevention method that involves burning an area of land in a controlled manner to minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfires.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center