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Update: Gifford Fire expands to nearly 150,000 acres in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara County, remains 37% contained

Gifford Fire initially started 3:44 p.m. Aug. 1 in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara County, California.
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UPDATE: Hwy 166 reopens; backfiring operations continue on Gifford Fire’s northern flank

Firefighters battling the Gifford Fire will continue backfiring operations on Wednesday in the Garcia Wilderness in an attempt to slow the fire’s spread.

New evacuations ordered in SLO County as crews plan burns to slow Gifford Fire

San Luis Obispo County issued new evacuation orders for the Gifford Fire on Monday morning, as crews planned 36-hour burn ...
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Gifford Fire Crews Make Progress as Weather Shift Offers Relief

Firefighters battling the Gifford Fire may be approaching a turning point, as officials express cautious optimism amid ...

SLO County offers discounted dog, cat adoptions to make room for Gifford Fire pets

Looking for your new best friend? Now is the time as San Luis Obispo County Animal Services is offering discounted adoption ...
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Gifford Fire continues to push north and west; 122K acres burned

As the Gifford Fire burns for a 12th day, firefighters are preparing to fight fire with fire in an attempt to stop the flames ...
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County Switches to New Emergency Mapping Software During Gifford Fire Response

Santa Barbara County rolled out a new emergency mapping software this week, coinciding with the massive Gifford Fire. The ...

Gifford Fire is scorching SLO County. Here's how to prepare for wildfires

The Gifford Fire, burning in rural San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, continued to grow Thursday morning, charring ...