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California’s largest wildfire of 2025 is growing rapidly, prompting urgent evacuations as fire-fueling heat grips the region.
It’s already California’s biggest wildfire of the year, but the Gifford Fire continues to grow and is nearing megafire status ...
I think a lot of people are concerned for themselves and their neighbors,” said Al Aleman, Arroyo Grande resident.
The new orders were for an area near the west edge of Gifford, burning since last week in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara ...
It’s a little too close for comfort,” one South County rancher said as she watched the giant smoke plume from the fire.
The blaze threatened about 450 structures and forced the closure of the highway in both directions east of Santa Maria, a ...
Smoke from the Gifford Fire was hovering over parts of the county, resulting in sooty air quality and possible ash falling ...
The Gifford fire exploded overnight in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, Cal Fire said: As of Monday, it had burned ...