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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 ...
Gifford Fire burns 83,000 acres, accompanied by 2 other wildfires in California
Since it started on Friday afternoon, the Gifford Fire -- which is situated within the Los Padres National Forest in Solvang, ...
Gifford Fire: Massive blaze in central California threatens more than 800 structures and leaves 3 injured
The blaze threatened about 450 structures and forced the closure of the highway in both directions east of Santa Maria, a ...
SoCal heat wave peaks today, but sweltering temps, fire risk will last for days
Southern California's heat wave will peak Thursday, bringing triple-digit temperatures to L.A. County. Hotter than normal ...
Gifford Fire burns over 72,000 acres in California
A wildfire in Southern California has burned over 72,000 acres in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, officials said.
Diablo Canyon scales back power as Gifford Fire grows to California’s largest in 2025
The nuclear power plant has reduced output from one of its units due its transmission lines’ proximity to the fire.
As Earth Warms, California Fire Season Is Starting Earlier, Study Finds
California’s main wildfire season is starting earlier in the year, and human-caused climate change is a major reason, new ...
As Eaton blaze burned in January, officials were just as confused as residents by erroneous California wildfire alerts, emails show
Newly released emails in the aftermath of January's wildfires show how many California residents were confused about which ...