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Gifford Fire, Santa Barbara

3 injured as Gifford Fire continues to grow in SLO, Santa Barbara counties

Parts of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties are being affected by the fire, and all other evacuation orders and road closures are still in effect. So far, one zone in SLO County remains under evacuation warning, while many others now fall under evacuation order.

ABC7 KABC · 5h

Wildfire burning in Santa Barbara County scorches over 30,000 acres

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY (KABC) -- Firefighters are trying to gain control of the Gifford Fire in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. The blaze is just 5% percent contained and has nearly tripled in size since Saturday. It has scorched more than 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest.

The Sacramento Bee · 16h

Update: 5% containment achieved for Gifford Fire in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara County

Gifford Fire initially started 3:44 p.m. Aug. 1 in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara County, California. Since its discovery 27 hours ago, it has burned 30,519 acres. By Saturday evening, the fire crew effectively contained 5% of this fire. The blaze's cause remains under investigation.

Los Padres National Forest, Gifford

San Francisco Examiner · 16h

Gifford fire burns more than 23,000 acres at Los Padres Forest in California

Learn about the 23,000-acre wildfire in south-central California, its impact on Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, and the ongoing firefighting efforts as dry conditions and warm weather fuel the blaze.

KSBY · 40m

UPDATE: Gifford Fire burns 49,761 acres, containment down to 3%

Evacuation warnings and orders are in effect for the Gifford Fire and Highway 166 remains closed as of Sunday morning.

Los Angeles Times on MSN · 1d

Gifford fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest

The Gifford fire has scorched more than 30,000 acres in less than two days in Los Padres National Forest as firefighters struggle to quell the blaze in the Sierra Madre mountains.

KSBY10m

Day three: Crews continue to battle the Gifford Fire as evacuations grow

Smoke filled the air Sunday as the Gifford Fire continued to burn close to Highway 166 and residential areas. Scott Safechuck ...

Victorville Daily Press on MSN4h

Smoke from Gifford Fire moves into High Desert, air quality advisory issued

Smoke from the Gifford Fire in Santa Barbara County has drifted east in the Victor Valley and High Desert region, prompting ...

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.

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Map: Gifford Fire explodes to California’s 2nd-biggest of the year

On Saturday afternoon, Gifford was estimated at 30,519 acres (47 square miles), the California Department of Forestry and ...

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Smokey skies from the Gifford Fire moving into parts of Kern County

Here's where smoke from the Gifford fire was heading earlier this evening and why a subtle change in wind direction with altitude will mean the difference between some who see the smoke high up in the ...

KSBY3h

Areas of smoke from the Gifford Fire, strong sundowners on the south coast

Strengthening sundowner winds are expected across southern Santa Barbara County Sunday afternoon and evening, where a wind ...

Noozhawk7h

Gifford Fire Still Growing Rapidly; Highway 166 to Remain Closed

The Gifford Fire grew to more than 43,000 acres on Sunday as firefighters braced for windy conditions, and authorities in Santa Barbara and San Luis ...