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Gifford Fire in California's Central Coast reaches "mega fire" status, burns more than 119,000 acres

The Gifford Fire has reached "mega fire" status at over 119,000 acres burned and has become California's largest fire this year.

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Gifford Fire Update, Map as Blaze Reaches 'Megafire' Status

The Gifford Fire burning in central California has burned more than 119,000 acres as of early Monday, having expanded to reach "megafire" status since it began earlier in August. Newsweek contacted U.S. Forest Service for comment via email on Monday.

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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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California's Gifford Fire reaches 'megafire' status

The Gifford Fire in San Luis Obispo County has surged past 100,000 acres, reaching “megafire” status and becoming the largest wildfire in California so far in 2025, according to Cal Fire .

Bay Area air quality advisory issued over smoke from Gifford Fire in Central California

An air quality advisory has been issued for the Bay Area amid concerns about wildfire smoke drifting into the region.

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'We just want to say thank you.' Residents address Gifford Fire officials at community meeting

On Monday night at the San Luis Obispo Veteran's Hall, community members gathered to ask questions and get answers from the unified command battling the fire.

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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 ...

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Gifford Fire team stumbles upon 1979 memorial to 4 firefighters. Here’s what they did

During a break in the firefight, the Sacramento team paused to honor the firefighters who died 46 years ago in SLO County.

New evacuations ordered in SLO County as crews plan burns to slow Gifford Fire

San Luis Obispo County issued new evacuation orders for the Gifford Fire on Monday morning, as crews planned 36-hour burn ...

Highway 101 roadwork in SLO County postponed due to Gifford Fire

Planned work on Highway 101 in southern San Luis Obispo County has been postponed due to the Gifford Fire. According to ...

‘Extreme’ California wildfire rages in hot weather — with only 21% of the inferno contained, threatening thousands

The Gifford Fire is burning through thousands of acres becoming California’s largest blaze of the year and threatening thousands of homes and areas near Los Padres National Forest in the ...

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