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

SANTA MARIA, California (KOLO) - Four members of Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue are in California to fight the Gifford Fire.

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 .

Gifford Fire initially started 3:44 p.m. Aug. 1 in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara County, California. It has burned 132,605 acres after being active for 13 days. A crew of 4,946 firefighters has been ...

The Gifford Fire originated in the city of Solvang, about 15 miles northeast of Santa Maria, and was 37% contained as of Tuesday, fire officials said.

Highway 166 reopened Wednesday at noon as firefighters have contained over 37% off the Gifford Fire east of Santa Maria.

Gifford Fire initially started 3:44 p.m. Aug. 1 in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara County, California.

Gifford Fire officials are expecting improved weather conditions on Friday, which they say will help firefighters working to contain the blaze.

Firefighters have the Gifford Fire 33% contained at 119,214 acres off Highway 166 east of Santa Maria with evacuations ...

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CAL FIRE wrote on X on Friday: "California is under a heat wave, bringing hot, dry, and windy conditions, making wildfires more likely to occur and to spread fast. When temps soar, even a tiny spark ...