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Gifford Fire smoke brings hazy skies to SLO County. Where is air quality worst?
Smoke from the Gifford Fire was hovering over parts of the county, causing sooty air quality and possible ash exposure ...
Map: Gifford Fire evacuation zone expanded as hot, dry weather is forecast
With fire crews bracing for hotter, dryer weather, the evacuation zone was expanded for California’s biggest fire of the ...
Gifford Fire grows to nearly 84,000 acres. See maps, latest info.
The Gifford Fire in California has grown to nearly 84,000 acres as of Wednesday, Aug. 6, making it the largest blaze the ...
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UPDATE: Gifford Fire grows to 82,567 acres, 7% containment
UPDATE (5:50 p.m.) - The Gifford Fire has grown to 72,460 acres, according to CAL FIRE. Containment remains at 3%. ___ UPDATE ...
Crews focus on northern flank of Gifford Fire in SLO County as containment inches up
Firefighting drop just above the treetops in the steep Cuyama River drainage. The Gifford Fire burned an estimated 5,000 acres on both sides of Highway 166 east of Highway 101 on Aug. 1, 2025. David ...
Update: 5% containment achieved for Gifford Fire in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara County
Gifford Fire initially started 3:44 p.m. Aug. 1 in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara County, California. Since its discovery 27 ...
Diablo Canyon scales back power as Gifford Fire grows to California’s largest in 2025
The nuclear power plant has reduced output from one of its units due its transmission lines’ proximity to the fire.
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Areas of smoke from the Gifford Fire continue, strong sundowners on the south coast
Strengthening sundowner winds are expected across southern Santa Barbara County Sunday afternoon and evening, where a wind ...