The Madre Fire near New Cuyama has burned over 80,000 acres, prompted widespread evacuations, and left one firefighter injured as crews work to contain the blaze. (CalFire)
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Update on July 7, 2025 at 1:21 p.m.
CalFire reports that the fire grew to 80,603 acres.
Original Story
A wildfire burning along Highway 166 in San Luis Obispo County has scorched 80,480 acres as of Monday morning, officials said.
The Madre Fire, which ignited Wednesday, July 2, is 30% contained and continues to threaten 50 structures in the area, according to CalFire.
At least one structure has been destroyed.
Authorities confirmed with GV Wire that one firefighter has been injured while battling the blaze. The extent of the firefighter’s injuries has not been disclosed.
Evacuation Orders, Warnings
Evacuation orders and warnings stretch through San Luis Obispo, Kern, and Santa Barbara counties.
Evacuation Orders have been issued for the following zones: LPF-017, SLC-226, SLC-240, SLC-263, SLC-264, SLC-265, SLC-298, SLC-299, SLC-300, SLC-312, SLC-313, SLC-337, SLC-338, SLC-339, and SLC-358.
Evacuation Warnings are in place for zones SLC-225, SLC-239, SLC-266, SLC-301, SLC-359, SLC-365, SLC-366, SLC-367, KRN-245, KRN-249, KRN-259, and KRN-281-B, as well as for parts of Santa Barbara County — specifically the area east of Rock Front, west of Cottonwood Canyon Road, and south of Highway 166.
More than 1,470 personnel are assigned to the fire, supported by 75 engines, 28 water tenders, 16 helicopters, 23 bulldozers, and 38 hand crews.
The cause of the wildfire remains under investigation.
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