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Madre fire engulfs 80,000-plus acres, but beefed-up crews and better weather bolster the fight
Firefighters have increased containment of the Madre fire in San Luis Obispo County. We have 'the resources we need,' said a ...
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 ...
Update: 30% containment achieved for Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County
Madre Fire initially started 1:07 p.m. July 2 in San Luis Obispo County, California. Since its discovery four days ago, it ...
Madre Fire scorches 80,400+ acres in San Luis Obispo, containment efforts underway
California's largest wildfire of 2025 has burned more than 80,400 acres in San Luis Obispo County.The Madre Fire is burning ...
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 ...
Madre Fire explodes to nearly 10,000 acres, closes California's Highway 166
According to Cal Fire, the Madre Fire started at 1:07 p.m. along state Route 166 near New Cuyama, which is a major ...
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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 ...
Massive wildfire breaks out near California’s Central Coast
Hundreds of firefighters are working to contain a fast-moving wildfire that erupted near California’s Central Coast on ...