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Gifford Fire in California's Central Coast reaches "mega fire" status, burns more than 119,000 acres

The Gifford Fire has reached "mega fire" status at over 119,000 acres burned and has become California's largest fire this year.

The Sacramento Bee on MSN · 4d

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.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Gifford Fire becomes California’s largest blaze of 2025

The Gifford Fire has scorched over 114,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest.

California, Wildfire

BBC on MSN · 1d

Fire prompts thousands of evacuations in California

The Canyon Fire, which began on Thursday afternoon, has blazed through nearly 5,000 acres in less than 24 hours.

SFGATE on MSN · 4d

New evacuations ordered as California wildfire nears 100,000 acres

New evacuations have been ordered in Central California as the massive Gifford Fire nears 100,000 acres burned.

NBC News · 1d

Wildfires burn thousands of acres, prompt evacuations in Colorado

Two wildfires caused by lightning strikes were burning out of control in northwest Colorado on Sunday, forcing evacuations that included nearly 200 inmates at a nearby prison. NBC News’ Dana Griffin has more.

Lee Fire becomes Colorado's Fifth-largest wildfire

Associated Press News on MSN · 5d

Massive central California wildfire keeps growing and becomes state’s largest blaze of the year

Rising temperatures pose new challenges for firefighters who have made incremental progress against a massive wildfire in central California that has injured four people as it has become the biggest blaze in the state so far this year.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Colorado Prison Evacuated as Growing Wildfire Becomes One of the Largest in State History

A Colorado prison was evacuated as one of the largest wildfires in state history continued to grow, with officials warning residents of remote areas to be ready to leave as gusty winds and low humidit

The Denver Post · 3h

Colorado wildfires: Containment on Colorado’s largest wildfire drops as flames spread

The containment the Lee fire burning near Meeker dropped Monday as strong winds pushed the flames to consume thousands more acres, according to fire officials.

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Northern CA wildfires: Ponderosa Fire’s spread halted but evacuations remain

Mandatory evacuations cover zones YUB-E094-B and YUB-E093-A, according to the Yuba County Office of Emergency Services.

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Gifford Fire Map, Update as California Blaze Hits Major Milestone

CAL FIRE wrote on X on Friday: "California is under a heat wave, bringing hot, dry, and windy conditions, making wildfires ...

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‘Extreme’ California wildfire rages in hot weather — with only 21% of the inferno contained, threatening thousands

The Gifford Fire is burning through thousands of acres becoming California’s largest blaze of the year and threatening thousands of homes and areas near Los Padres National Forest in the ...

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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California Wildfire Expands to Nearly 5,000 Acres, Destroys Homes

Canyon Fire grows to nearly 5,000 acres in SoCal, forcing evacuations and emergency response amid extreme heat. This live ...

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Southern California wildfire grows from 50 acres to over 1,000 acres in just hours

Canyon Fire becomes one of four wildfires burning across Southern California on Thursday, forcing evacuations east of Lake ...

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Canyon Fire in California near Lake Piru burns over 5,300 acres; all evacuation orders and warnings lifted

Fire officials say the blaze is threatening power lines as well as the communities of Hasley Canyon and Hathaway Ranch.

While Los Angeles burned, rules to protect homes from wildfires were on hold

California passed a 2020 law requiring property owners to create ember-resistant zones. Here’s why it’s only now finishing ...

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