Breaking: New wildfire reported in San Luis Obispo County on May 19

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First discovered: 6 p.m. May 19

Initial location: San Luis Obispo County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mdo Sandspit Parking Lot Mdo

A new wildfire was reported today at 6 p.m. at in San Luis Obispo County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on state land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 19, 2026 at 6:27 PM.