Parkfield, CA – At around 4:06 pm on Tuesday, June 19, units from the California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection (CAL FIRE) responded to a vegetation fire on Ranchita Canyon Road near the
Monterey/San Luis Obispo County line, southwest of the town of Parkfield. Three aircraft, one helicopter, eight fire
engines, two dozers, two hand crews, a Battalion Chief, a
Fire Investigator, and an Information Officer were dispatched to the fire. Upon arrival, firefighters reported
that the fire had burned approximately 10 acres, and had potential to go to 40
acres. Forward progress of the fire was
stopped at 4:36 pm and the fire was declared
out at 6:07 pm. The fire burned a total
of 12 acres. The cause of the fire is under
investigation. There were no injuries to
firefighters during this incident.
Lake San Antonio Closed Due to Large Scale Fish Die Off; Number of Fish Impacted is Increasing and Reason for Die Off Remains Unknown
July 9, 2024- Out of abundance of caution for public health, County of Monterey Parks is closing the Lake San Antonio facility due to a large-scale fish die off from an unknown cause. On July 5, 2024, Parks staff noticed that dead baitfish, mostly shad, began washing up on the shore around Lake San Antonio and immediately contacted California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to report the situation. At that time, the CDFW fisheries biologist stated the fish die off was most likely due to the high temperatures and low dissolved oxygen level in the water and that the situation most likely did not present a risk to the public. Parks staff also contacted the Water Resources Agency (WRA), State Water Resources Control Board and Environmental Health Bureau. Unfortunately, the fish die off has continued with larger species such as bass, catfish, crappie, carp, and trout being impacted. Attached photos include a 3–4-pound bass. CDFW, WRA and EHB are working together to try to determi
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