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Madre Fire in California explodes to nearly 80,000 acres
A massive California wildfire has prompted evacuation orders and a highway closure. The Madre Fire ignited Wednesday afternoon in San Luis Obispo County, according to Cal Fire. It has since grown to 79,936 acres and is 30% contained as of Sunday, fire officials said.
Madre Fire burning over 79,000 acres in California, largest in the state this year
The fire has prompted evacuation orders, warnings and highway closures in San Luis Obispo County about 100 miles north of Los Angeles.
Madre Fire explodes in size, becoming California's largest wildfire this year
The Madre Fire is the largest wildfire in California in 2025 — surpassing the Los Angeles-area fires that devastated parts of the region in January.
Firefighters gain ground on California’s largest wildfire of the year
Firefighters on the ground and in the air are making significant progress in containing California’s largest wildfire of 2025. The Madre Fire, which broke out shortly after 1 p.m. on July 2 on the
Wildfire in Central California spreads to nearly 71,000 acres
The Madre Fire is California's largest blaze so far this year, igniting in dry brush Wednesday in southeastern San Luis Obispo County. By Friday, it had swiftly grown to nearly 71,000 acres, and there was just 10% containment, according to Cal Fire.
California's Madre Fire grows to over 70,000 acres, expected to remain 'extreme'
California's Madre Fire sparked in the late evening of July 3 but has since grown to the largest in the state this year by the Fourth.
Madre fire becomes California's largest wildfire this year
The fire has consumed more than 70,000 acres and is still growing and moving fast across in San Luis Obispo County, California, CalFire said.
Firefighters scramble as multiple wildfires erupt in California 'expected to increase steadily'
"The threat is driven by persistent drought, high grass loads, and weakening coastal moisture." Firefighters scramble as multiple wildfires erupt in California 'expected to increase steadily' first appeared on The Cool Down.
California's Madre Fire on pace to burn 80,000 acres over 3 days
California's Madre Fire, already recognized as the state's largest this year, burned nearly 80,000 acres as of Saturday afternoon, July 5. The fire broke out Wednesday, July 2, in San Luis Obispo County,
Madre Fire spreads to 70,000 acres in California's biggest wildfire of the year
A massive wildfire raging in CA for the past three days has ravaged more than 70,000 acres, as hundreds of firefighters fought to bring it under control.
Wildfire explodes to more than 70,000 acres
A massive California wildfire has prompted evacuation orders and a highway closure. The Madre Fire ignited Wednesday afternoon in San Luis Obispo County, according to Cal Fire. It has since grown to 70,
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on July 7
A new wildfire was reported today at 8:43 p.m. in Los Angeles County, California. The wildfire has been burning on private ...
California’s largest wildfire nears 80,000 acres as smoke triggers health warnings and evacuations
The Madre Fire, now the largest wildfire in California this year, expanded to 79,630 acres by Saturday, July 5, prompting ...
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Palisades Fire investigation making slow progress
ATF and arson investigators have narrowed the scope of the case and focused on a main theory for how it started Jan 7.
Breaking: Barnett 3 Fire reported in San Diego County on July 7
A new wildfire was reported today at 4:15 p.m. in San Diego County, California. Barnett 3 Fire has been burning on private ...
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Bodies of 7 recovered after deadly California fireworks warehouse explosion
The cause of the fire, which burned 78 acres, remained under investigation, according to Cal Fire, the state firefighting ...
More than 320,000 in California Told To Keep Windows Closed
Two wildfires burning in Southern California are causing dangerous smoke impacts for more than 320,000 people.
Fire danger grows as Fourth of July nears and illegal fireworks explode across California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — With the Fourth of July just days away, California fire officials are ramping up efforts to curb the use ...
Update: Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County at 30% containment
Madre Fire initially started 1:07 p.m. July 2 in San Luis Obispo County, California. Since its discovery four days ago, it ...