New evacuations ordered near Gifford Fire in San Luis Obispo County

One-Third of Gifford Fire Contained as It Grows into San Luis Obispo County

Some evacuation orders were lifted for Santa Barbara County on Monday as the fire heads north.

'Extreme' California wildfire rages in hot weather - threatening thousands

A southern California wildfire that has threatened thousands of homes is still only 21% contained, officials said Saturday, warning of the blaze's "extreme" behavior amid low humidity and summer heat. The Gifford Fire, which started Aug. 1, has prompting widespread evacuation orders and scorched more than 104,000 acres across San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, where evacuation orders and warnings are in place. Nearly 3,600 firefighters …

Gifford Fire along Highway 166 grows to over 119,000 acres; Evacuation Orders & Warnings in Effect

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, making it the largest wildfire this year in California. It is near Gifford Trailhead on Highway 166 near the eastern edges of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.

Gifford Fire scorches 119,214 acres, threatening five SLO County communities

By KAREN VELIE The Gifford Fire burning in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties has destroyed two structures, scorched 119,214 acres and injured 10 people, according to a Monday morning update. The blaze is moving towards the communities of Pozo, Arroyo Grande, San Luis Obispo, Nipomo and Santa Margarita. The blaze is currently 33% […]

Gifford fire 33% contained as firefighters battle rugged terrain in SLO County

The Gifford fire, pushing primarily northwest in San Luis Obispo County, has charred 119,214 acres as of Monday morning, with containment progressing to 33% as firefighters battle flames in steep, rugged terrain and thick vegetation that hasn't burned for decades.

New evacuations ordered near Gifford Fire in San Luis Obispo County

New evacuation orders are in effect in San Luis Obispo County in the area of Pozo Road, Santa Margarita Lake, Parkhill Road and River Road west of the Los Padres National Forest.