Fire Breaks Out at Commercial Structure North of Santa Maria in San Luis Obispo County

A fire broke out in a commercial structure north of Santa Maria early on December 23, 2025, the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department shared on X.

Crews are on the scene of the commercial structure fire that was reported around 3:30 a.m. PT at Bull Canyon Road cross of Bob Woods Place, north of Santa Maria in San Luis Obispo County, the fire department stated in the X post.

Fire units from CAL FIRE, San Luis Obispo County Fire, Santa Maria City Fire, and Santa Barbara County Fire tried to control the blaze. 

There is no information on any injuries or the extent of damage. The fire departments are yet to share updates on how much of the fire has been contained and if other structures or buildings were affected by the fire. 

🔥 Commercial Structure Fire: North of Santa Maria

Crews are on scene of a commercial structure fire reported around 3:30 a.m. at Bull Canyon Rd cross of Bob Woods Place, north of Santa Maria in San Luis Obispo County jurisdiction.

Fire units includes CAL FIRE/SLO County Fire,… pic.twitter.com/8PMfZqB33c

— San Luis Obispo County Fire Department (@CALFIRE_SLO) December 23, 2025

The fire department did not add details of how many fire engines and firefighters were pressed into service. The cause of the fire has also not been shared yet. 

Bull Canyon Road will be closed for the next five hours, as a result of the structure fire, the fire department mentioned on X. 

Motorists have been advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes to ensure firefighters can continue operations at the site. 

The fire department shared a short video of the fire blazing at the commercial structure and images of the fire sending out plumes of smoke into the air. 

How to Prevent Structure Fires?

The San Luis Obispo County offers the following tips to prevent structure fires: 

• Install smoke alarms on every level of your house. Check the batteries once a month and change them out every six months. Since the efficiency of smoke detectors reduces with age, it is advisable to replace them every 10 years. 
• Inspect and know how to operate fire extinguishers.
• Create a defensible space. This space acts as a buffer between your structure and the surrounding area and slows down or halts the progress of fire that can otherwise engulf your property.
• Conduct a fire drill twice a year. This is especially important if you have children or older people in your family. 
• Do not use kerosene lanterns or stoves inside the house. 
• All heating units should be checked and cleaned once a year by a certified specialist. 
• Do not leave the clothes dryer on when no one is home. 
• Space heaters should be kept at least three feet away from flammable items.