# Recent Wildfire Activity in San Luis Obispo County
Wildfires have erupted across California in recent days, and San Luis Obispo County hasn’t been spared. Marin County residents are also on edge. The Harbor Fire in Marin County started this troubling sequence, and then came the Oak, Smiley, and Llano Fires in San Luis Obispo County. It’s an unsettling kick-off to California’s usual summer fire season, and folks from Novato to San Rafael are feeling uneasy.
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Marin County’s Harbor Fire Ignites Concerns
The Harbor Fire broke out on June 25, 2025, at 7:03 p.m. in Marin County. It burned on private land near Mill Valley. Fire crews jumped into action right away, but early updates didn’t say much about how contained things were or what sparked the flames. People living in Tiburon and Sausalito stayed alert while crews worked through the night.
Regional Fire Safety Measures
After the Harbor Fire, emergency managers in places like Corte Madera and Larkspur ramped up their readiness. Residents in fire-prone spots like Kentfield and Ross Valley welcomed the extra precautions, but there’s always that worry in the air.
San Luis Obispo County’s Multiple Fire Emergencies
Two days after the Harbor Fire, the Oak Fire broke out in San Luis Obispo County on June 27. That wasn’t the end of it. The Smiley Fire was reported at 6:59 a.m. in the same county. With these fires so close to Marin, folks in San Anselmo and Fairfax couldn’t help but wonder if a similar disaster might hit their neighborhoods next.
The Llano Fire Incident
On June 28, the Llano Fire started up at 1:46 p.m., adding even more pressure on local firefighters. In just seven hours, the Llano Fire had already burned 21 acres. Fifty-seven firefighters showed up fast, which reminded a lot of Marin County residents of the scramble during past fires in places like Woodacre and San Geronimo Valley.
By June 30, after about 40 hours of hard work, crews managed to contain the Llano Fire. It burned a total of 19.6 acres. Marin County fire officials kept a close eye on the situation. Some firefighters from Stinson Beach and Bolinas even pitched in to help.
Earlier Fire Activity and Regional Patterns
These recent wildfires followed earlier incidents in the area. Earlier in June, Cal Fire’s San Luis Obispo Unit tackled the Eagle Fire near Lake Nacimiento. With all this going on, Marin communities have stepped up their vigilance.
Implications for Marin County’s Fire Season
California’s summer fire season has kicked off, and it’s already sending a message to Marin County. Fire officials in Tamalpais Valley and Muir Beach keep urging residents to clear defensible space around their homes and stay on their toes as conditions shift.
The Fire Department’s outreach crew in San Rafael has started hosting more preparedness sessions. They’re focusing on high-risk spots like Terra Linda and Marinwood, which honestly makes sense given the circumstances.
Climate experts say this early start to fire season might mean a tough summer for both San Luis Obispo and Marin Counties. Folks in West Marin—think Inverness, Olema, and nearby—should probably dust off those evacuation plans and sign up for emergency alerts as things get drier.
Here is the source article for this story: Breaking: Harbor Fire reported in Marin County on June 25
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