Incident Update Bishop Fire

Date:
08/20/2024
Time:
11:01 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Bishop Fire
Start Date/Time
2024-08-20
Incident Status
Active
Location
1720 Bishop St. San Luis Obispo CA
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Administration Unit
Unified Command: CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo and San Luis Obispo City Fire Department
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
15
Containment
30%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities

Current Situation

Situation Summary

Fire started in SLO City and progressed in to SRA.  CAL FIRE and San Luis Obispo City Fire Department Unified Command. Forward progress stopped.  Crew are making good progress constructing fire line and getting hose around the fire.

Assigned Resources

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines
14
Hand Crews
4
Other
3