UPDATE (3:30 p.m.) - CAL FIRE SLO says the fire burned 2.2 acres.
Fire crews will remain on scene for about another hour putting out small hot spots.
The cause is still under investigation.
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UPDATE (1:25 p.m.) - Forward progress of the vegetation fire has stopped, CAL FIRE SLO tweeted.
#DunesIC (update) Forward progress stopped. pic.twitter.com/ldalogNSim
— CAL FIRE SLO (@CALFIRE_SLO) October 20, 2019
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UPDATE (12:55 p.m.) - The fire at the Oceano Dunes has burned about 4-5 acres and is at 60 percent containment, according to a tweet from CAL FIRE SLO.
Crews at the scene are making "good progress" on the fire.
#DunesIC (update) Approx. 4-5 acres with 60% containment. Making good progress with difficult access conditioms. pic.twitter.com/f7vMyRR8wL
— CAL FIRE SLO (@CALFIRE_SLO) October 20, 2019
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UPDATE (12:15 p.m.) - CAL FIRE SLO says the fire continues to spread slowly, according to a tweet. There are sufficient resources to fight the fire on scene.
It is not yet known what caused the fire.
#DunesIC (update) Hoseline making access to fire, remains at slow rate of spread. IC has sufficient resources at scene. pic.twitter.com/zyQmmMoslP
— CAL FIRE SLO (@CALFIRE_SLO) October 20, 2019
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ORIGINAL STORY (12:02 p.m.) - CAL FIRE SLO and San Luis Obispo County Fire Department crews are responding to reports of a vegetation fire at Oceano Dunes at the Grand Avenue entrance at about 12 noon Sunday.
According to a tweet from CAL FIRE SLO, the vegetation fire is currently at one-quarter of an acre. The fire is reportedly spreading slowly.
Five Cities Fire Authority are helping crews on scene.
The fire was initially reported shortly before 12 noon.
#DunesIC (update) Battalion 4618 at scene. 1/4 acre island of vegetation surrounded by sand burning with slow rate of spread. Five Cities Fire Authority with Automatic Aid assist.
— CAL FIRE SLO (@CALFIRE_SLO) October 20, 2019
#DunesIC (initial)CAL FIRE/County Fire units enroute to reported vegetation fire at Oceano Dunes. Area of Grand Avenue entrance. More to follow as units arrive at scene. @5CitiesFirePIO
— CAL FIRE SLO (@CALFIRE_SLO) October 20, 2019
This is a developing story. Please check back later for more updates.