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Gifford Fire burns over 72,000 acres in California

A wildfire in Southern California has burned over 72,000 acres in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, officials said.

FOX 11 Los Angeles on MSN · 21h

Map: Here's where California wildfires are burning

A dozen major wildfires are burning across California, and officials warn the threat will only grow in August and September, typically the most dangerous months for wildfires.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Gifford Fire burns 80,000 acres, causes mandatory evacuations. See wildfire maps.

The Gifford Fire in Southern California has consumed over 80,000 acres and forced parts of two counties to be evacuated. The fire, located on Highway 166 northwest of Santa Maria, California, was burning on both sides of the highway,

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UPI on MSN · 2d

Nearly 2,000 responders fighting southern California wildfire

A wildfire that ignited Friday in Southern California has exploded to tens of thousands of acres as nearly 2,000 firefighters work to get the blaze under control.

CBS News · 1d

How California is responding to Gifford Fire, now state's largest 2025 wildfire

A wildfire burning in central California has exploded to the largest one the state has seen so far this year. It is expected to expand in the coming days. CBS News' Jason Allen reports on the latest details.

SFGATE on MSN · 1d

Largest California wildfire of 2025 could explode with dry and hot weather

T he Gifford Fire in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties is now the largest California wildfire of the year with over 82,000 acres burned, and officials warn it could get significantly worse when hot and dry weather hits the region this week.

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SoCal heat wave peaks today, but sweltering temps, fire risk will last for days

Southern California's heat wave will peak Thursday, bringing triple-digit temperatures to L.A. County. Hotter than normal ...

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Air quality advisories issued in parts of Southern California due to wildfire smoke

The Santa Clarita Valley and Inland Empire will experience the worst air quality on Tuesday, according to South Coast AQMD.

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Gifford Fire Updates: Wildfire becomes state's largest blaze of the year

More than 870 remote homes and other structures at the northern edge of Los Padres National Forest are threatened by the ...

Gifford Fire is now biggest CA wildfire of 2025. See how it compares to other blazes

A massive wildfire burning in eastern San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties is now California’s largest wildfire of the ...

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Gifford Fire Becomes CA's Largest Wildfire in 2025

As of Tuesday, Aug. 5, the Gifford Fire had scorched more than 82,000 acres, triggering evacuations and closing a key stretch ...

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Gifford Fire: Massive central California wildfire keeps growing and becomes state's largest blaze of the year

More than 800 structures are threatened by a massive wildfire in central California that left at least three people injured as it burned through Los Padres National Forest.

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Newly released emails shed new light on emergency alerts confusion during California wildfires

Newly released emails in the aftermath of January's wildfires show how many California residents were confused about which ...

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Southern California’s air quality is awful right now: Here’s why

Millions of Southern California residents are breathing unhealthy air due to a large wildfire in the Central Coast area. As of Monday morning, the Gifford Fire had scorched more than 65,000 acres in ...

FOX 11 Los Angeles on MSN2d

Heat wave coming to Southern California: Here's when temperatures will spike

Southern California is forecasted to see a surge in warm weather, with some areas possibly hitting triple-digit temperatures.

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As Earth Warms, California Fire Season Is Starting Earlier, Study Finds

California’s main wildfire season is starting earlier in the year, and human-caused climate change is a major reason, new ...

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