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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.

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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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Gifford Fire burns 83,000 acres, now the largest blaze in California this year

The Gifford Fire, a wildfire burning in Central California that has destroyed over 83,000 acres in six days, continues to rage and is now the largest blaze in the state this year, according to Cal Fire.

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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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Growing 'mega fire' in California becomes state's largest in 2025

The fire is burning with dry and hot conditions, as temperatures climb above 100 degrees in mountainous terrain on the Central Coast.

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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 ...

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Canyon Fire: Evacuation Orders Lifted After ‘Minimal’ Overnight Activity

California officials warned of hot, dry weather that could contribute to “rapid” fire growth and “significant fire behavior.” ...

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The Gifford Fire has burned for a week. See photos, videos from start to now

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

Map: Gifford Fire grows 10,000 acres overnight to become California’s biggest wildfire of 2025

Gifford started along Highway 166 east of Santa Maria, adjacent to the footprint of the year’s previous biggest fire: Madre, ...

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Update: Containment progress – Gifford Fire in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara County at 15%

Gifford Fire initially started 3:44 p.m. Aug. 1 in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara County, California. It has burned 99,232 acres after being active for six days. A fire crew of 3,431 has been working ...

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