California’s Gifford Fire grew by 10,000 acres overnight to become the state’s biggest wildfire of the year. Related Articles Man accused of starting Palisades fire is denied release on bond before ...

The Gifford Fire has scorched more than 83,000 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 ...

A fire that started Wednesday afternoon in Central California burned 35,000 acres within 12 hours, becoming the state’s biggest wildfire of the season. Related Articles Man accused of starting ...

UPDATE (3:04 p.m.) - The fire has burned approximately 13 acres, according to CAL FIRE SLO. (2:05 p.m.) - Firefighters are responding to a vegetation fire in the Santa Maria riverbed on Thursday ...

The Gifford Fire approached 50,000 acres on Sunday afternoon, two days after it ignited in the rugged terrain of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Fast-moving blaze in picturesque Northern ...

Flames from the Gifford Fire on both sides of Highway 166 on Aug. 2, 2025. Credit: Ray Ford / Noozhawk photo The Gifford Fire east of Santa Maria exploded overnight Friday into Saturday, nearly ...

A fast-moving wildfire in central California became the largest in the state this year after exploding in size overnight as hot temperatures and dry conditions increased the wildfire risk ahead of the ...