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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 ...
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 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 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 ...
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 ...
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.
Gifford Fire Burns 65,000 Acres in California’s Los Padres Forest
The blaze injured three people, put hundreds under evacuation orders and threatened 460 structures, officials said.
Gifford Fire in California grows to more than 72K acres as firefighters battle blaze
Nearly 2,000 firefighters are fighting a battle against the Gifford wildfire in central California that has already burned ...
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.