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Map: Gifford Fire burns past 100,000 acres; more dry, windy weather forecast
The map above shows Gifford’s evacuation area in red and the approximate fire perimeter as a black line. Shown as a gray tone ...
California's Gifford Fire is now a ‘megafire.' Here's what that means
Burning over 100,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest, it has triggered evacuations and poses a long-term threat due to ...
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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 ...
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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.
‘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 done.
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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Gifford Fire burns for a 9th day; containment now 21%
Saturday marks day 9 of the Gifford Fire and firefighters have another day of hot and dry weather to contend with as they continue to fight the growing blaze.
Live updates: Evacuation order issued for Lopez Lake as Gifford Fire spreads
Los Padres NFS Officials have issued new Evacuation Orders for the Gifford Fire. Zones: SLC-261, SLC-262, SLC-311, SLC-334 ...
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More Than 3,000 Firefighters on Gifford Fire, Now More Than 100,000 Acres
The number of structures threatened has risen to more than 2,900 in both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
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 ...
Gifford Fire Brings Poor Air Quality To Greater Los Angeles Area
Firefighters continue to battle the Gifford Fire, which has been bringing smoke and poor air quality to parts of Southern California. Red flag warnings continue for parts of the West, with little to ...