Update: Twitchel Fire burns 10 acres in San Luis Obispo County

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Updated: 11:25 p.m. July 7

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 10:40 p.m. July 7

Initial location: Alamo Creek Road, East of Santa Maria, San Luis Obispo County, Calif.

Fire unit: Cal Fire San Luis Obispo

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Twitchel Fire

Twitchel Fire initially started today at 10:40 p.m. on Alamo Creek Road, East of Santa Maria in San Luis Obispo County, California.

It has burned 10 acres after being active for less than an hour, an increase of ten acres since the last update. At this time, there is no available information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published July 7, 2026 at 11:04 PM.