The Gifford Fire, burning in Los Padres National Forest near California’s Central Coast, had grown to more than 72,000 acres as of Tuesday, Aug. 5.

Many fire crews have returned to their stations after spending nearly two weeks on the frontlines of the Gifford Fire.

The Gifford fire has burned nearly 40,000 acres of rugged hillside in Los Padres National Forest. Three people have been injured, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

Containment on the Gifford Fire has increased to 91%, according to Los Padres National Forest (LPNF) officials.

A map shared by the San Luis Obispo County Office of Emergency Services on X showed that evacuation orders and warnings were ...

Over the next 24 hours, the fire’s behavior should be limited inside the perimeter, the Los Padres National Forest reported.

The blaze injured three people, put hundreds under evacuation orders and threatened 460 structures, officials said.

Officials expect for "another active day" Monday for the wildfire burning in the Los Padres National Forest. Here's what to ...

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

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

The Gifford Fire scorched more than 113 square miles of coastal Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, with 3% containment, according to a U.S. Forest Service.