Chimney Fire SLO County Vegetation Fire Day/Night 4 Extreme Fire Activity

Описание: Video from day & night 4 of the Chimney Fire in West of Paso Robles, CA near the Running Dear Ranch and Lake Nacimiento Communities. While the morning and early afternoon was relatively quiet, the evening brought extreme fire behavior to Lime Mountain Road (which is the end of Chimney Rock, past the locked gate and towards the lime mine). Despite best efforts, the fire was spotting over 1/4 mile ahead of itself and flames established themsleves on the other side of Lime Mountain Road, into the Gallegos Ranch area. Firefighters had prepared structures in that area earlier in the day and feel fairly confident homes will not be harmed.
Concern grew slightly over fire moving towards the Oak Shores area (North of Lake Nacimiento) - it literally only takes "one spark" and with the fire embers blowing around, the thought of one crossing the narrows was possible. Sheriffs Deputies and Firefighters were on patrol in those neighborhoods on firewatch. Most recent numbers on the fire are 6900 acres, 20% contained.
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