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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.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

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 reach "megafire" status since it began earlier in August. Newsweek contacted U.S. Forest Service for comment via email on Monday.

The Weather Channel on MSN · 4d

Gifford Fire Becomes California 'Megafire,' Forcing Thousands To Evacuate

California’s largest wildfire of 2025 has exploded in size, prompting urgent evacuations as fire-fueling heat grips the region.

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Update: Gifford Fire grows to over 100,000 acres in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara County, remains 33% contained

It has burned 122,065 acres after being active for 11 days, an increase of 1,286 acres since the last update. A fire crew of 4,806 has been working on site and, as of Tuesday morning, they managed to ...

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Smoke From California’s Largest Wildfire This Year Is Expected to Hit Bay Area Today

Winds overnight and into the morning brought a large plume from the Gifford Fire over the Bay Area, prompting an air quality ...

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Bay Area air quality advisory issued over smoke from Gifford Fire in Central California

An air quality advisory has been issued for the Bay Area amid concerns about wildfire smoke drifting into the region.

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