UPDATE (5:29 p.m.): The fire has now burned more than 150 acres
Crews with the San Luis Obispo County Fire Department are responding to a report of a vegetation fire on the north side of Highway 46 near the Shandon area.
According to fire officials, the fire has grown to 125 acres and is growing at a moderate rate of speed. The fire has the potential to grow up to 500 acres.
Crews have requested five additional type-3 wildland engines, five additional type-3 wildland engines, two additional type-3 multi-engine air tankers, and two type-1 large air tankers to assist with containing the fire.
CHP has requested to shut down the highway.