Riverbed RV Fire

On August 11, 2024, at 2:13pm Atascadero Fire & Emergency Services responded to a reported motor home on fire at 905 El Camino Real. The first arriving engine found a fully involved motor home with extension into the vegetation. The fire was burning in an area approximately 30ft X 100ft in brush and trees. Additional resources were requested from Paso Robles Fire, San Miguel Fire, and Cal Fire San Luis Obispo to bring the fire under control. Prior to all resources arriving at scene the fire spotted approximately ¼ mile into the riverbed behind several structures. Additional engines, aircraft, bulldozers, and hand crews were requested to that location. It took crews approximately one hour to control the fire and an additional hour and a half to mop up the area. Railroad operations had to be shut down for the duration of the incident for crew safety. No fire personnel injuries were reported.

The owner of the motor home and his dog were able to exit the vehicle when the fire started. He was evaluated and transported to a local hospital by San Luis ambulance for minor burn injuries.

The motor home was a total loss, and the fire burned a half-acre of vegetation. The cause of the fire is under investigation.