Park Hill Fire

Park Hill Fire Incident Information:
Last Updated: June 24, 2015 7:50 am
Date/Time Started: June 20, 2015 2:41 pm
Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo Unit
County: San Luis Obispo County
Location: Park Hill Rd & Las Pilitas Rd, east of Santa Margarita
Acres Burned – Containment: 1,800 acres – 95% contained
Structures Destroyed: 2 homes, 4 mobile homes, 2 RVs used as primary residence, 10 outbuildings and 7 vehicles, including one boat and trailer.
Evacuations: At 5:00 PM tonight, June 21, 2015 the evacuation order for the Parkhill Fire Area has been lifted. Only residents are permitted in the fire area.
Injuries: 2
Cause: Carbon buildup from an unknown vehicle exhaust system
Total Fire Personnel: 593
Total Fire Engines: 46
Total Fire crews: 21
Total Dozers: 4
Conditions: Fire spread has been stopped. Heavy mop-up and patrol efforts have started and will continue for the next few days. PG&E continues to repair burned poles and lines.