Vegetation fire breaks out at homeless encampment near Mustang Village

Editor’s note: This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available. 

The San Luis Obispo City Fire Department responded to reports of a vegetation fire at a homeless encampment located near Mustang Village around 7:32 p.m. on Saturday.

According to a tweet by @SLOCityFire, there are no injuries or structural damage. Nearby Mustang Village apartments were not affected by the fire.  

VEGETATION FIRE: Crews extinguished a 50×50’ fire this evening in a homeless encampment near Mustang Village. The fire extended into multiple eucalyptus trees and was producing tall flame lengths. The fire is under investigation, no injuries or damaged structures. #SLOCity pic.twitter.com/lpn8q9rGXx

— San Luis Obispo City Fire Department (@SLOCityFire) March 26, 2023

The 50×50-foot fire spread to nearby eucalyptus trees, responsible for tall flames. 

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, the fire department said.