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'Megafire' in San Luis Obispo County is now the biggest Calif. blaze this year

The Gifford Fire in San Luis Obispo County has surged past 100,000 acres, reaching "megafire" status and becoming the largest ...
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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 ...

SLO County supervisors declare local emergency as Gifford Fire grows

San Luis Obispo County supervisors thanked emergency responders for their work fighting the Gifford Fire as it reached its ...

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 ...
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Gifford fire 33% contained as firefighters battle rugged terrain in SLO County

The Gifford fire, pushing primarily northwest in San Luis Obispo County, has charred 119,214 acres as of Monday morning, with ...

SLO County offers discounted dog, cat adoptions to make room for Gifford Fire pets

Looking for your new best friend? Now is the time as San Luis Obispo County Animal Services is offering discounted adoption ...

Update: Gifford Fire in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara County expands to over 100,000 acres, 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 ...