Madre Fire Becomes California's Largest Wildfire of the Year at Nearly 80,000 Acres

The Madre fire in rural San Luis Obispo County has grown to nearly 80,000 acres, making it California's largest wildfire this year, with over 200 people evacuated and about 50 structures threatened. The fire, fueled by heat and wind, is about 10% contained and is threatening the Carrizo Plain National Monument, with firefighting efforts ongoing involving over 600 personnel and multiple aircraft. The fire's cause is under investigation amid a forecast of a heat wave increasing fire risk.