PASO ROBLES, CA – Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to two small vegetation fires over the past 24 hours in the Salinas riverbed. The first fire occurred on Friday, June 25 at approximately 6:21 p.m. which was accessed off of Navajo Avenue. The fire was a small 10’ x 10’ area and was quickly extinguished by responding units from Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services. The second fire occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 26 at approximately 12:53 a.m. adjacent to Highway 101 northbound just south of Highway 46 east. Three fire engines, one Battalion Chief from Paso Robles, and one type III engine from Cal Fire/SLO County Fire responded to contain the fire. Paso Robles Police Department responded to assist with traffic control as one lane of Highway 101 was temporarily closed for the safety of fire personnel. The fire was mapped at .20 acres and was fully extinguished within one hour. The fire was determined to be human caused.
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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