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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.
New SLO County evacuations ordered as Gifford Fire pushes west toward Lopez Lake
The wildfire is nearing 100,000 acres burned, though containment is increasing slowly. Here’s the latest update.
Gifford Fire Burns Nearly 40,000 Acres at Los Padres Forest in California
The Gifford fire, which has been fueled by dry conditions and warm weather, has spread to two counties, officials said.
Los Padres National Forest wildfire map: Gifford Fire grows to 72,000 acres, injures 3
The Gifford Fire, burning in Los Padres National Forest near California’s Central Coast, had grown to more than 72,000 acres ...
Gifford Fire: Massive blaze in central California threatens more than 800 structures and leaves 3 injured
The blaze threatened about 450 structures and forced the closure of the highway in both directions east of Santa Maria, a ...
California’s Gifford Fire grows to 82K acres, forcing evacuations in 2 counties
California’s Gifford Fire has scorched more than 82,000 acres, injuring at least three people and forcing evacuations in ...