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Gifford Fire Becomes California 'Megafire,' Forcing Thousands To Evacuate

California’s largest wildfire of 2025 has exploded in size, prompting urgent evacuations as fire-fueling heat grips the region.

Irish Star on MSN · 8h

California Gifford fire becomes biggest blaze of the year as forecasters declare 'megafire'

The Gifford fire has become the largest wildfire in California so far this year, with the 'megafire' having burned over 104,000 acres to date, as of Saturday morning.

The Sacramento Bee on MSN · 1d

Where is Gifford Fire burning in Central California? See interactive map

The Gifford Fire has scorched more than 96,000 acres of California’s Central Coast, becoming the state’s largest wildfire of the year so far. The massive wildfire burning in eastern San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties was 15% contained as of Thursday, Aug. 7, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

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Map: Gifford Fire evacuation zone grows as wildfire surpasses 100,000 acres

The new orders were for an area near the west edge of Gifford, burning since last week in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara ...

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Gifford Fire in SLO County has now burned more than 100,000 acres

The Gifford Fire has now burned more than 100,000 acres, according to the latest mapping by Intel aircraft. As of Friday ...

UPDATE: Gifford Fire surpasses 100,000 acres; containment increases to 21%

Gifford Fire officials report minimal growth overnight after a rapid expansion of the fire on the northwest side on Thursday.

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Hwy. 166 damaged by Gifford Fire. When will it reopen?

Gifford Fire officials held a community meeting in Sisquoc at Santa Barbara County Fire Station 23 on Thursday night. They ...

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See dramatic photos, videos of Gifford Fire — from the start to now

As of Friday, the Gifford Fire has burned a destructive path through San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties for just ...

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The Raging Gifford Fire, Like Many, Began Near a Highway

The wildfire in the Los Padres National Forest grew to 82,000 acres on Tuesday. Officials are still trying to determine the ...

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Gifford Fire PIO discusses fire situation on the morning of 8-8-25

A woman was arrested for allegedly stealing over $1,000 worth of merchandise from an Orange County grocery store. The suspect ...

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‘Camp life is a grind.' Inside the mini city serving Gifford Fire first responders

It's no easy feat organizing a clean place for 1,000 firefighters to rest after a long day on the line. Here's how it gets ...

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