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Chimney Fire is 100% contained

Cal Fire officials report Tuesday that the Chimney Fire, which burned 46,344 acres in San Luis Obispo and Monterey Counties, is fully contained. All evacuation orders and road closures have been lifted.

The fire started August 13, 2016 along Running Deer Road and Chimney Rock Road south of Lake Nacimiento and destroyed 49 residences and 21 other structures.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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