On Thursday, August 2 at 2pm, Paso Robles Department of Emergency
Services responded to 305 Santa Fe Aveneue for a reported residential structure
fire. Firefighters arrived at the scene within 3 minutes to discover
heavy fire emitting from the residence and fire extending into 2 neighboring
residential structures. Two vehicles also sustained fire damage. Two of the structures were occupied at the time of the fire. All of the occupants were able to evacuate safely. No community members were injured and 1 firefighter received minor burns. In total, 5 residents were displaced
from their homes. Two fire engines and one Battalion Chief from Paso Robles
responded. Under the City’s automatic aid agreement, one engine and one
Battalion Chief from CAL FIRE/SLO County, one engine from Atascadero Fire and
one engine from Templeton Fire immediately responded to assist. Under the City’s
mutual aid agreement, five additional engines were requested to assist with
extinguishing the blaze. 32 firefighters worked to contain the fire.
Additional assistance was provided by Camp Roberts Fire, Paso Robles Police
Department, Water Department, Building Department and San Luis Ambulance
Service. The fire was contained at approximately 3:15 PM. The cause of the
fire is under investigation.
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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