Breaking: Mssion Fire reported in San Luis Obispo County on July 12

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First discovered: 3:01 a.m. July 12

Initial location: San Luis Obispo County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Mssion

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:01 a.m. in in San Luis Obispo County, California.

Mssion Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the U.S. Department of Defence. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published July 12, 2026 at 3:44 AM.