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At least 300 firefighters continue battling 400-acre fire in San Luis Obispo County

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AGOURA HILLS , CA - NOVEMBER 09: Firefighters from various departments work to protect structures as the Woolsey Fire moves through the property on Cornell Road near Paramount Ranch on November 9, 2018 in Agoura Hills, California. About 75,000 homes have been evacuated in Los Angeles and Ventura counties due to two fires in the region. (Photo by Matthew Simmons/Getty Images)
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Posted at 7:52 AM, Jun 17, 2020
and last updated 2020-06-17 10:52:16-04

Officials say at least 300 firefighters are battling a 400-acre fire in San Luis Obispo County near Shell Beach and Pismo.

According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), the blaze is now 50 percent contained.

It has burned at least one home and several trees. CAL FIRE says the structure threat has been mitigated but fire activity continues to burn within the perimeter.

Roads have now reopened in Pismo.

CAL FIRE says they expect to have full containment by late Wednesday afternoon.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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