San Luis Obispo police investigating alleged arson near Madonna Inn
CalCoastNews
October 7, 2026
Neighbors, if you noticed some extra activity near the Madonna Inn Monday evening, here's what was going on. CalCoastNews reports that San Luis Obispo police are investigating an alleged arson fire that sparked just after 6 p.m. near the Tesla charging station on the 200 block of Madonna Road. Firefighters and officers responded to a small vegetation fire, and thankfully it stayed small.
The Madonna Inn is one of our most recognizable landmarks, and that stretch of Madonna Road is busy with commuters, hotel guests, and EV drivers every day. Even a small fire in dry vegetation this time of year is a reminder of how quickly things can escalate on the Central Coast.
If you saw anything unusual in the area that evening, SLO police would likely want to hear from you. We'll keep an eye on this one and share updates as the investigation develops.
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