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Gifford Fire grows to nearly 84,000 acres. See maps, latest info.
The Gifford Fire in California has grown to nearly 84,000 acres as of Wednesday, Aug. 6, making it the largest blaze the ...
California fires are burning and incoming heat wave could make things worse
A widespread heat wave is expected to intensify fire concerns across California as temperatures rise and landscapes further ...
Massive central California wildfire keeps growing and becomes state’s largest blaze of the year
Rising temperatures on Wednesday posed new challenges for firefighters who have made incremental progress against a massive ...
Massive central California wildfire threatens more than 800 structures, leaves 3 injured
The Gifford Fire scorched more than 129 square miles (334 square kilometers) of coastal Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo ...
Gifford Fire burns 83,000 acres, now the largest blaze in California this year
On Tuesday, officials said they will deploy helicopters to "deliver very significant water drops" and will establish two new ...
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Phase I Safety Corrections Completed at 601 E. Montecito St.
On July 17, 2025, staff from the city of Santa Barbara’s Building & Safety Division and Fire Department conducted a follow-up inspection at 601 E.