The Gifford Fire grew by around 3,000 acres overnight as fire crews initiated strategic burns and worked to corral the wildfire away from major population centers in San Luis Obispo County.

The Gifford Fire originated in the city of Solvang, about 15 miles northeast of Santa Maria, and was 37% contained as of Tuesday, fire officials said.

Firefighters were preparing for a “strategic firing operation” Tuesday that could help the battle against the main part of the blaze.

A dramatically large and dark column of smoke dominated the sky Tuesday as the Gifford Fire continued to burn in San Luis ...

New evacuation orders are in effect in San Luis Obispo County in the area of Pozo Road, Santa Margarita Lake, Parkhill Road ...

San Luis Obispo County issued new evacuation orders for the Gifford Fire on Monday morning, as crews planned 36-hour burn ...

The Gifford Fire burning in California's Santa Barbara County has reached 'mega fire' status as the Golden State swelters in ...

As the Gifford Fire rages on for an 11th straight day, crews are preparing to launch a new operation Monday in San Luis ...

By Caleb Nguyen, Alissa Orozco, Andrew Gillies, Dave Alley SAN LUIS OBISPO AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES, Calif. (KEYT) – The Gifford Fire has grown to 119,214 acres, larger than July's Madre Fire, ...

Gifford Fire officials will host a community meeting in San Luis Obispo at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, to provide an update on ...

Firefighters have the Gifford Fire 33% contained at 119,214 acres off Highway 166 east of Santa Maria with evacuations ...

The Gifford Fire has reached "mega fire" status at over 119,000 acres burned and has become California's largest fire this ...