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Gifford Fire in California's Central Coast reaches "mega fire" status, burns more than 119,000 acres

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

California Fire Foundation offers tips to stay cool, prevent fires

The combination of high temperatures and dry weather significantly increases the risk of devastating wildfires.
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Canyon Fire burning near Lake Piru now 91% contained

A man in Castaic says he lost a World War II-era shed in the Canyon Fire, but firefighters were able to save his home.

Northern CA wildfires: Ponderosa Fire’s spread halted but evacuations remain

Mandatory evacuations cover zones YUB-E094-B and YUB-E093-A, according to the Yuba County Office of Emergency Services.

Map Shows Where Canyon Fire Is Burning in Southern California

Temperatures in the area are near 100 degrees and humidity as low as 15 percent. The southern part of California has seen ...

Gifford Fire burns 83,000 acres, now the largest blaze in California this year

The Gifford Fire, which has burned over 83,000 acres since it began on Friday, is now the largest blaze in California this ...

As Earth Warms, California Fire Season Is Starting Earlier, Study Finds

California’s main wildfire season is starting earlier in the year, and human-caused climate change is a major reason, new ...