Archive · 5 Aug 2025
California's Gifford Wildfire Burns Over 100 Square Miles
A large wildfire called the Gifford Fire is causing problems in central California.
It has burned a lot of land in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, and is spreading through forests.
Some people have been hurt.
The fire is threatening about 450 buildings.
A major road has been shut down near Santa Maria due to the fire.
The Gifford Fire continues to burn in central California.
Over 100 square miles of land across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties have been burned.
At least three people have been injured due to the fire.
Approximately 450 buildings are currently threatened by the blaze.
A major highway near Santa Maria is closed in both directions.
- Who
- Residents, and injured individuals.
- What
- A massive wildfire
- When
- Currently still burning
- Where
- Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, California, in Los Padres National Forest
- Why
- Unknown
- Fire Name
- Gifford Fire
- Affected Counties
- Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo
- Area Burned
- Over 100 square miles
- Injured
- At least 3 people
- Structures Threatened
- About 450
- Highway Closure
- Near Santa Maria
Sources
Massive wildfire in Central California threatens homes, forces evacuations
Massive wildfire in central California threatens homes, injures 3 people as it burns out of control
Massive wildfire in central California threatens homes, injures 3 people as it burns out of control
