New prescribed fire reported in San Luis Obispo County on April 25

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Started: Almost two months ago, 6:54 p.m. April 25

Initial location: San Luis Obispo County, Calif.

Fire type: Prescribed

Fire name: Seven Oaks Vmp

A new prescribed burn, called Seven Oaks Vmp, was initiated 6:54 p.m. April 25 in in San Luis Obispo County, California.

The prescribed fire has been burning on private land for almost two months.

At present, details regarding the extent of land burned and the size of the crew conducting the prescribed fire are unavailable.

Prescribed fire (prescribed burn) is a wildfire prevention method that involves burning an area of land in a controlled manner to minimize the risk of catastrophic wildfires.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published June 21, 2026 at 9:45 AM.