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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.
A copper dome discovered near the wreck of the Santa Margarita, a Spanish treasure galleon that sank in 1622 off the coast of Florida, may actually be the remains of a 17th-century diving bell used in salvage operations. The object, previously thought to be a cauldron, matches descriptions of diving bells from that time period and was found near iron ingots that may have been used to anchor it. While there is no record of a diving bell being used on the Santa Margarita, the researchers believe it is a plausible hypothesis based on historical evidence and the size and construction of the object.