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California wildfire grows to become state's largest of 2025

Nearly 2,000 responders fighting southern California wildfire

A wildfire that ignited Friday in Southern California has exploded to tens of thousands of acres as nearly 2,000 firefighters work to get the blaze under control.

CBS News · 1d

How California is responding to Gifford Fire, now state's largest 2025 wildfire

A wildfire burning in central California has exploded to the largest one the state has seen so far this year. It is expected to expand in the coming days. CBS News' Jason Allen reports on the latest details.

SFGATE on MSN · 1d

Largest California wildfire of 2025 could explode with dry and hot weather

T he Gifford Fire in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties is now the largest California wildfire of the year with over 82,000 acres burned, and officials warn it could get significantly worse when hot and dry weather hits the region this week.

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FOX 11 Los Angeles on MSN · 20h

Map: Here's where California wildfires are burning

A dozen major wildfires are burning across California, and officials warn the threat will only grow in August and September, typically the most dangerous months for wildfires.

ABC News on MSN · 2d

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.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Gifford Fire burns 80,000 acres, causes mandatory evacuations. See wildfire maps.

The Gifford Fire in Southern California has consumed over 80,000 acres and forced parts of two counties to be evacuated. The fire, located on Highway 166 northwest of Santa Maria, California, was burning on both sides of the highway,

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California wildfires in early 2025 cause 400 more deaths, new study reveals

These additional deaths likely reflect a combination of factors, including increased exposure to poor air quality and health ...

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California fires are burning and incoming heat wave could make things worse

A widespread heat wave is expected to intensify fire concerns across California as temperatures rise and landscapes further ...

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Gifford Fire: Massive central California wildfire keeps growing and becomes state's largest blaze of the year

More than 800 structures are threatened by a massive wildfire in central California that left at least three people injured as it burned through Los Padres National Forest.

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Air quality advisories issued in parts of Southern California due to wildfire smoke

The Santa Clarita Valley and Inland Empire will experience the worst air quality on Tuesday, according to South Coast AQMD.

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California is on pace for its worst wildfire year in recent memory, and SoCal is mostly to blame

The Gifford fire straddling a rural stretch of the Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo county line continued to grow Monday, ...

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Wildfire causing poor air quality amid rising temperatures in Southern California

A large wildfire in the Central Coast region is causing poor air quality in SoCal as temperatures heat up. The Gifford Fire, ...

Hoodline23h

Las Vegas Hit by Smoke from California Wildfires Amid Extreme Heat Wave, NWS Issues Warnings

Las Vegas battles smoke from wildfires and extreme heat with Red Flag Warnings and poor air quality anticipated.

FOX 11 Los Angeles on MSN21h

Southern California braces for hottest weather of the summer

According to the National Weather Service, Thursday is expected to bring the peak heat, with temperatures around 104 degrees ...

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Massive central California wildfire keeps growing and becomes state’s largest blaze of the year

Rising temperatures pose new challenges for firefighters who have made incremental progress against a massive wildfire in ...

Insurance Business America2d

California’s $53-billion wake-up call: Wildfire risk can no longer be confined to a ‘season’

The January wildfires caused an estimated $53 billion in total damage, $40 billion of which were insured losses, and ...

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