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Wildfires

Madre Fire Spurs Evacuations Across 3 Counties, Grows to More Than 70,000 Acres

Update at 12:41 p.m. on July 4, 2025 The Madre Fire has grown to 70,801 acres, CalFire reported. Original Story A wildfire burning along Hig...
The Madre Fire burning near New Cuyama has scorched 70,801 acres as of Friday, July 4, 2025, afternoon, making it California’s largest wildfire of the year, with only 10% containment and multiple evacuation zones in place. (CalFire)

Madre Fire Spurs Evacuations Across 3 Counties, Grows to More Than 70,000 Acres

Update at 12:41 p.m. on July 4, 2025 The Madre Fire has grown to 70,801 acres, CalFire reported. Original Story A wildfire burning along Hig...
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The Madre Fire near New Cuyama has burned 52,593 acres with 5% containment, prompting evacuation orders in several San Luis Obispo County zones as of Thursday, July 3, 2025, afternoon. (CalFire)

Madre Fire Burns More Than 52,000 Acres in San Luis Obispo County

A fast-moving wildfire in San Luis Obispo County has scorched 52,593 acres as of Thursday near Highway 166 and the community of New Cuyama, ...
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A wildfire near New Cuyama in San Luis Obispo County has burned more than 35,000 acres, prompted multiple evacuation orders, and is just 5% contained as crews from several agencies battle the blaze. (US Forest Service)

San Luis Obispo’s Madre Fire Grows to 35,000 Acres, More Evacuations Ordered

See the updated story by clicking here. A fast-moving wildfire in San Luis Obispo County has burned 35,530 acres along Highway 166 near New ...
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A California Highway Patrol officer died early Wednesday, July 2, 2025, after a suspected medical emergency caused his patrol vehicle to crash in Los Angeles. (CHP)

CHP Officer Dies in Line of Duty After Medical Emergency While on Patrol

A California Highway Patrol officer died early Wednesday after suffering a suspected medical emergency while on duty in West Los Angeles, au...
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Gov. Newsom warns Californians to celebrate the Fourth of July safely, emphasizing zero tolerance for illegal fireworks which have surged to over 600,000 pounds seized this year. (Shutterstock)

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