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Gifford Fire approaches 130,000 acres as crews ignite strategic burns in SLO County
The Gifford Fire grew by around 3,000 acres overnight as fire crews initiated strategic burns and worked to corral the wildfire away from major population centers in San Luis Obispo County.
First Day Of School In SLO county Sees High Attendance Despite Gifford Fire
The last two weeks of 2025’s summer vacation on the Central Coast was overshadowed—literally in many places—by the Gifford fire.
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.
‘This land’s meant to burn’: SLO County town is now front line of Gifford Fire fight
Santa Margarita residents have played host to a fire camp of thousands of fire crew personnel responding to the Gifford Fire.
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 operation to slow the massive blaze. By Monday morning, California’s largest wildfire of the year had burned 119,070 acres and was 33% contained, the Los Padres National Forest said in a news release.
SLO County supervisors declare local emergency as Gifford Fire grows
San Luis Obispo County supervisors thanked emergency responders for their work fighting the Gifford Fire as it reached its eleventh day.
Gifford Fire grows to more than 125,000 acres as it shifts west in SLO County
Firefighters were preparing for a “strategic firing operation” Tuesday that could help the battle against the main part of the blaze.
California's Gifford Fire mapped as blaze reaches 'mega fire' status amid more evacuations
The Gifford Fire burning in California's Santa Barbara County has reached 'mega fire' status as the Golden State swelters in record-breaking heat
Gifford Fire prompts SLO County supervisors to approve emergency proclamation
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Gifford Fire reaches 132,000 acres as fire crews increase containment. See latest

Crews battled the largest fire in California through the night, increasing containment of the Gifford Fire to 45% by Thursday ...
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Gifford Fire virtual community meeting planned Thursday evening

Gifford Fire officials will hold a virtual community meeting on Thursday at 6 p.m. to provide an update on the fire and answer questions.

Update: Containment progress – Gifford Fire in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara County at 41%

Gifford Fire initially started 3:44 p.m. Aug. 1 in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara County, California. It has burned 130,440 acres after being active for 12 days. A fire crew of 4,979 has been working ...

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 ...
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Gifford Fire's ominous smoke plume visible in SLO

The Gifford Fire sent up a big plume of smoke on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025, as fire crews initiated strategic burns and worked ...
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Caltrans to reopen Highway 166 after Gifford Fire closure

One-way reversing traffic control remains for 2.2-mile section – Highway 166 will reopen at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 13. Large ...

Enjoy music, dance, and demos at Rosamond Gifford Zoo's Asian Elephant Extravaganza

Rosamond Gifford Zoo will their annual Asian Elephant Extravaganza on Sunday, August 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Kathie Lee Gifford Declares ‘A Joyful Heart Is Good Medicine’

Kathie Lee Gifford shared some good news: “joy heals.” “Joy heals. Proverbs 17:22 ✨” she shared in an Instagram post on Aug.