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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 ...

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.
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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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Evacuation shelters now on standby as Gifford Fire crews begin closing southern flank

As the largest and most challenging wildfire in California so far in 2025 moves further northward and fire crews are ...
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Gifford Fire Tops 118,000 Acres as Crews Battle Rugged Terrain

As the Gifford Fire grew above 118,060 acres Sunday, crews continued to improve and strengthen control and containment lines ...

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.
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Backfiring operations continue Wednesday on Gifford Fire’s northern flank

Firefighters battling the Gifford Fire will continue backfiring operations on Wednesday in the Garcia Wilderness in an ...