Branch Fire in California Valley is 50-percent contained

Posted: 1:11 am, July 29, 2020 by News Staff

–The Branch Fire is currently burning in California Valley east of Atascadero and has grown to 3022 acres. The fire is 50-percent contained and fire crews are continuing to build and strengthen fire control lines, according to Cal Fire.

Two structures and 10 outbuildings have been destroyed by the fire. Highway 58 is currently open.

Branch Fire Update. The fire has burned 3022 acres and is 50% contained fire crews are continuing to build and strengthen fire control lines. 2 Structures and 10 outbuildings have been destroyed by the fire. Highway 58 is open. #BranchIC #CountyofSlo #CaliforniaValley

— CAL FIRE SLO (@CALFIRE_SLO) July 29, 2020

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