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Gifford Fire in California's Central Coast reaches "mega fire" status, burns more than 119,000 acres

The Gifford Fire has reached "mega fire" status at over 119,000 acres burned and has become California's largest fire this year.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Gifford Fire Update, Map as Blaze Reaches 'Megafire' Status

The Gifford Fire burning in central California has burned more than 119,000 acres as of early Monday, having expanded to reach "megafire" status since it began earlier in August. Newsweek contacted U.S. Forest Service for comment via email on Monday.

The Sacramento Bee on MSN · 4d

Where is Gifford Fire burning in Central California? See interactive map

The Gifford Fire has scorched more than 96,000 acres of California’s Central Coast, becoming the state’s largest wildfire of the year so far. The massive wildfire burning in eastern San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties was 15% contained as of Thursday, Aug. 7, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

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Regional: Air Quality Advisory Issued Due To Smoke From Wildfire In Central California

The Bay Area Air District has issued an air quality advisory in the region for Tuesday because of smoke from a wildfire in ...

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Smoke From California’s Largest Wildfire This Year Is Expected to Hit Bay Area Today

Winds overnight and into the morning brought a large plume from the Gifford Fire over the Bay Area, prompting an air quality ...

Update: Gifford Fire in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara County expands to over 100,000 acres, remains 33% contained

It has burned 122,065 acres after being active for 11 days, an increase of 1,286 acres since the last update. A fire crew of 4,806 has been working on site and, as of Tuesday morning, they managed to ...

Bay Area air quality advisory issued over smoke from Gifford Fire in Central California

An air quality advisory has been issued for the Bay Area amid concerns about wildfire smoke drifting into the region.

Map: Gifford Fire burns past 100,000 acres; more dry, windy weather forecast

The map above shows Gifford’s evacuation area in red and the approximate fire perimeter as a black line. Shown as a gray tone ...

California's Gifford Fire Nears ‘Megafire’ Status As Crews Battle Dangerous Heat, Expanding Flames

California’s largest wildfire of 2025 is growing rapidly, prompting urgent evacuations as fire-fueling heat grips the region.

Live updates: Evacuation order issued for Lopez Lake as Gifford Fire spreads

Los Padres NFS Officials have issued new Evacuation Orders for the Gifford Fire. Zones: SLC-261, SLC-262, SLC-311, SLC-334 ...

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