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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 in California grows to more than 72K acres as firefighters battle blaze

Nearly 2,000 firefighters are fighting a battle against the Gifford wildfire in central California that has already burned more than 72,000 acres.

Gifford Fire destroys 65,000 acres as high wind warnings raise fears California blaze could grow

A fast-moving wildfire tore through more than 65,000 acres in south-central California over the weekend, injuring three people, threatening hundreds of structures, and prompting widespread evacuation ...

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.

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 ...
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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 ...