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Madre Fire explodes in size, becoming California's largest wildfire this year
The Madre Fire is the largest wildfire in California in 2025 — surpassing the Los Angeles-area fires that devastated parts of the region in January.
Madre Fire: California's largest blaze explodes in size as dry, hot weather raises wildfire risk
Madre Fire became California's largest blaze so far this year, ripping through grasslands after breaking out Wednesday in southeastern San Luis Obispo County.
Temperatures to ‘cool down’ for Fourth of July, but still in high-90s
Thursday marked the final day of triple-digit temperatures in Kern County before a nice, short “cooldown” just in time for the Fourth of July celebrations. Surprisingly, some areas are ...
Madre Fire, California’s biggest this year, surges to 52,000 acres
The fire sparked in the Los Padres National Forest in San Luis Obispo County and was growing exponentially, officials warned.
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Madre Fire prompts evacuations: Here's how to determine your Evacuation Zone
More than 200 residents in San Luis Obispo County have been asked to evacuate due to the Madre Fire. Learn how you can find ...
California’s largest blaze this year explodes in size as hot weather raises wildfire risk statewide
A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California has exploded in size. Dry, hot weather is raising the fire risk for ...
Experts warn of above average wildfire behavior in the Northstate through the summer
Kevin Osborne, the forest fire management officer for the Shasta-Trinity National Forest, said the outlook in the Northstate ...
SLO County wildfire grows to 52,500 acres, forcing more evacuations
A massive wildfire raced through dry grass, scorching roughly 35,500 acres as of Thursday morning, and forcing the evacuation ...
This pinecone-sized device could transform the fight against wildfires
The device can be deployed in fire-prone areas and left for years without maintenance, according to its creators. When a fire ...
Fire crews battle brush fire in City Heights
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — Fire crews are battling a brush fire that is burning in San Diego near apartment homes in City ...
Public safety officials warn Bay Area residents of the dangers of illegal fireworks
California Gov. Gavin Newsom urged Californians to have “common sense and practice safety” to help prevent wildfires sparked ...