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Map: Gifford Fire evacuation zone expanded as hot, dry weather is forecast

With fire crews bracing for hotter, dryer weather, the evacuation zone was expanded for California’s biggest fire of the ...

Massive central California wildfire keeps growing and becomes state’s largest blaze of the year

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (AP) — Rising temperatures on Wednesday posed new challenges for firefighters who have made incremental ...

Gifford Fire burns 83,000 acres, now the largest blaze in California this year

Since it started on Friday afternoon, the Gifford Fire -- which is situated within the Los Padres National Forest in Solvang, ...

Gifford Fire grows to nearly 84,000 acres. See maps, latest info.

The Gifford Fire in California has grown to nearly 84,000 acres as of Wednesday, Aug. 6, making it the largest blaze the ...

Gifford fire in California reaches 81,000 acres with limited containment

Gifford fire in California reaches 81,000 acres with limited containment ...

Gifford Fire smoke brings hazy skies to SLO County. Where is air quality worst?

Smoke from the Gifford Fire was hovering over parts of the county, resulting in sooty air quality and possible ash falling ...

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 ...

Massive central California wildfire threatens more than 800 structures and leaves 3 injured

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (AP) — More than 800 structures are threatened by a massive wildfire in central California that left at ...

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

The Gifford Fire in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties is now the largest California wildfire of the year with over ...

California fires are burning, incoming heat wave could make things worse

A widespread and prolonged heat wave is expected to intensify fire concerns across California over the next few days, as ...

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.