California Wildfires Expand as Gifford Fire Becomes a Megafire
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The Gifford Fire has burned over 114,000 acres near Santa Maria, with 21% containment, prompting evacuations and road closures. A community meeting will be held on August 10 to update residents, and the fire remains a significant threat with ongoing firefighting efforts. The fire's cause is still unknown, and the area is under a public safety closure until 2026.
Topics:nation#evacuations#fire-update#gifford-fire#local-news#los-padres-national-forest#santa-margarita
- Gifford Fire acreage grows; community meeting Sunday in Santa Margarita KSBY News
- California’s Gifford Fire is now a ‘megafire.’ Here’s what that means San Francisco Chronicle
- Map: See where the Canyon Fire is burning in LA and Ventura counties NBC Los Angeles
- New evacuations ordered as California wildfire nears 100,000 acres SFGATE
- SLO County weather forecast calls for heat wave amid Gifford Fire’s smoky skies San Luis Obispo Tribune
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