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Gifford Fire Nears 100,000 Acres in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo Counties; Injuries Reported

The Gifford Fire grew to 96,106 acres with 15% containment as of Thursday morning, CalFire reported. It is the largest wildfire in Californi...
CalFire reported that the fire is 96,106 acres and 15% contained with reported injuries as of Thursday, August 7, 2025, morning. (CalFire)

Gifford Fire Nears 100,000 Acres in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo Counties; Injuries Reported

The Gifford Fire grew to 96,106 acres with 15% containment as of Thursday morning, CalFire reported. It is the largest wildfire in Californi...
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The Jewel Fire near Yosemite Lakes has burned 15 acres and is 20% contained, with no injuries or structures threatened, CalFire said Wednesday, August 6, 2025. (CalFire)

Wildfire Burns Near Yosemite Lakes in Madera County, Containment at 20%

Fire crews are battling a wildfire in Madera County that ignited Tuesday evening near Jewels Vista Drive and Highway 41, CalFire reported. T...
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The Gifford Fire, now California’s largest wildfire of 2025 at 83,933 acres with 9% containment, has prompted widespread evacuation orders and warnings across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, along with road closures and emergency shelter services. (U.S. Forest Service)

Gifford Fire Expands to 83,933 Acres in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo Counties

The Gifford Fire has grown to 83,933 acres with 9% containment as of Wednesday morning, according to the U.S. Forest Service. A total of 2,3...
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Gifford Fire Is California’s Largest Blaze This Year, Tops 82,000 Acres

Update on August 5 at 10:06 a.m. The Gifford Fire has grown to 82,567 acres and is now the largest fire in California for 2025, according to...
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The Gifford Fire has grown to 65,062 acres with just 3% containment as of Monday, August 4, 2025, prompting widespread evacuation orders and warnings across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. (CalFire)

Gifford Fire Grows to 65,000 Acres in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo Counties

The Gifford Fire burning along Highway 166 in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties has grown to 65,062 acres as of Monday morning, wit...
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The Gifford Fire has scorched nearly 40,000 acres in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties as of Sunday, August 3, 2025, prompting multiple evacuation orders and the closure of Highway 166 as crews work to contain the fast-moving wildfire. (CalFire)

Gifford Fire Grows to Nearly 40,000 Acres. Evacuation Orders Expanded in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo Counties

The Gifford Fire burning along Highway 166 in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties grew overnight, scorching 39,676 acres as of early ...
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The Gifford Fire has burned 23,588 acres across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties and is just 5% contained as of Saturday, August 2, 2025, morning. (CalFire)

Gifford Fire Grows to 23,588 Acres in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo Counties

Update on August 2 at 11:06 a.m. The Gifford Fire has burned 23,588 acres and remains just 5% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Servic...
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A wildfire in Madera County, dubbed the 19 Fire, has burned 16 acres with 0% containment as of Tuesday, July 29, 2025, afternoon, according to CalFire. (CalFire)

Madera County Wildfire Burns Near Fairmead, Containment at 0%

A wildfire broke out Tuesday afternoon in Madera County, burning at least 16 acres with no containment, according to CalFire. Dubbed the 19 ...
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Fire officials issued an advisory Monday for a wildland fire near Lake Kaweah in Tulare County, urging residents in zone TLC-E084 to stay informed, though no evacuation order is in place. (Genasys)

Tulare County Wildfire Advisory Issued Near Lake Kaweah

Update on July 28 at 1:16 p.m. The Tulare County Fire Department said the incident advisory has been lifted. The department says those in th...
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Kern County fire officials have issued evacuation warnings for two zones near Lake Isabella as the Pearl Fire threatens the area. (Kern County FD)

Kern County Fire Issues Evacuation Warnings for Pearl Fire Near Lake Isabella

Update on July 25 at 2:27 p.m. The Kern County Fire Department has reported that forward progression has been stopped. Crews are continuing ...
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