2 first responders injured in SLO County wildfire as containment grows

Two emergency personnel were injured while responding to the Camino Fire burning in rural southeastern San Luis Obispo County, Cal Fire said in an update Friday.

The two first responders were from a non-Cal Fire local firefighting agency and the California Conservation Corps, Cal Fire Capt. Adan Orozco said.

Their injuries, however, are “non-life threatening,” Orozco noted.

Meanwhile, firefighters have been able to successfully draw more containment lines around the 387-acre fire. Containment is now up to 85%, according to an incident update release about the fire on Friday afternoon.

“Steep and rugged areas of the fire still pose a challenge,” the release said. “Firefighters and crews continue to work around the clock to meet control objectives.”

The fire started from a catalytic converter off Huasna and Mary Hall roads just before noon on Tuesday and quickly spread as hot, dry and breezy conditions fueled the blaze.

Currently, 320 personnel are assigned to battle the fire from agencies around the Central Coast and state, according to Cal Fire.

The remaining work on the fire is being conducted by ground crews, with air support no longer necessary, the Friday afternoon release indicates.

The fire is expected to be fully contained by Sunday.