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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 ...

Hundreds flee forest fire in California

A fierce forest fire was raging in the US state of California on Tuesday, forcing hundreds of people to leave their homes.

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.

Gifford Fire: Massive wildfire in central California threatens homes, injures 3 people as it burns out of control

The blaze threatened about 450 structures and forced the closure of the highway in both directions east of Santa Maria, a ...

Gifford Fire in Santa Barbara County burns more than 60,000 acres, forces evacuations

The Gifford Fire was first reported Friday near the Gifford trailhead in Los Padres National Forest, around 15 miles east of ...

New evacuation warnings issued in SLO County as Gifford Fire grows to 72,000 acres

Forest Service firefighters return to the highway ater working on hot spots in the Cuyama River. The Gifford Fire burned an ...

Gifford Fire explodes to 65,000 acres. See Monday updates on Central Coast fire

Officials expect for "another active day" Monday for the wildfire burning in the Los Padres National Forest. Here's what to ...

Gifford Fire Burns Nearly 40,000 Acres at Los Padres Forest in California

The Gifford fire, which has been fueled by dry conditions and warm weather, has spread to two counties, officials said.
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Gifford Fire burns on both sides of Hwy 166 near Madre Fire burn scar

Los Padres National Forest Public Information Officer Fleming Bertelsen told KSBY News the fire spread rapidly and is burning ...