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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 ...

Gifford Fire is now biggest CA wildfire of 2025. See how it compares to other blazes

A massive wildfire burning in eastern San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties is now California's largest wildfire of the ...
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New evacuation warnings issued in Santa Barbara County near Gifford Fire

New evacuation warnings were issued in Santa Barbara County on Tuesday as the Gifford Fire surpassed 80,000 acres.
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Gifford Fire Still Growing Rapidly; Highway 166 to Remain Closed

The Gifford Fire grew to more than 49,000 acres on Sunday as firefighters braced for windy conditions, and authorities in ...
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UPDATE: Gifford fire balloons to more than 65,000 acres, 3 injured, Hwy. 166 closed

The Gifford fire burning east of Santa Maria along Highway 166 ballooned to 65,062 acres Monday morning with 3% containment.

California’s Gifford Fire races up hillside toward camera as blaze explodes in size

Evacuations have been ordered in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties near the Los Padres National Forest.
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Gifford Fire East of Santa Maria Explodes Overnight, Doubling in Size

The Gifford Fire east of Santa Maria exploded overnight Friday into Saturday, nearly doubling in size and torching rugged ...

Gifford Fire burns on both sides of Hwy 166 near Madre Fire burn scar

Gifford Fire burns on both sides of Hwy 166 near Madre Fire burn scar ...