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Containment increases as Gifford Fire burns over 100,000 acres in SLO County

Firefighters continue to increase containment over the more than 100,000 acres burned by the Gifford Fire as of Saturday ...

Gifford fire map, update as California blaze hits major milestone

The Gifford fire in central California has burned more than 100,000 acres as of Friday, becoming the state's largest blaze of the year so far. Newsweek has contacted the California Department of ...

‘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.
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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.

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 ...

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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What residents, officials said at second Gifford Fire meeting in Arroyo Grande

Our highest priority right now is this corner right here and protecting the community of Arroyo Grande and Huasna Valley,” ...
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Gifford Fire Becomes CA's Largest Wildfire in 2025

As of Tuesday, Aug. 5, the Gifford Fire had scorched more than 82,000 acres, triggering evacuations and closing a key stretch ...

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 ...