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Miami Herald
20 hours ago
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- Miami Herald
Madre Fire grows to 52,932 acres, largest in California this year
The Madre Fire in central California expanded to nearly 53,000 in one day, making it the largest wildfire this year in California. In terms of size, the Madre Fire is the largest wildfire in California this year, surpassing January's Palisades and Eaton fires of 51,490 acres in densely populated Los Angeles County, Cal Fire said. The wildfire was reported Wednesday afternoon in San Luis Obispo County and has since grown to 52,932 acres and was 10% contained as of Thursday night. On Wednesday, it was 200 acres but by early Thursday, it had grown to 35,530 acres and 5% contained. The New Cuyama area is about 60 miles west of Bakersfield and 50 miles east of Santa Maria. Despite being 125 miles northwest of Los Angeles, smoke was extending into Southern California. The South Coast Air Quality Management District on Thursday afternoon issued a smoke advisory for the Los Angeles area, including Santa Clarita, the San Gabriel Valley and the San Bernardino Mountains. 'With the current weather, terrain, and fuel conditions this fire has seen exponential growth in less than 24 hours in multiple counties surrounding the San Luis Obispo County area,' the U.S. Forest Service - Los Padres National Forest posted on Facebook on Thursday afternoon. 'Smoke impacts will be far-reaching.' The cause remains under investigation. Residents in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties have received evacuation orders and warnings. An evacuation center was set up at the California Valley Community Services District. All Bureau of Land Management lands in Carrizo Plain National Monument are closed for public access. Fifty structures have been threatened, according to Cal Fire. Video from the University of California UC San Diego's ALERTCalifornia camera network shows the fire spreading rapidly across the Carrizo Plain. 'The winds are pretty light during the day, but they do pick up pretty substantially in the afternoon and evening hours,' Ryan Kittell, with the National Weather Service, told KTLA-TV. The 594 firefighters are contending with high winds. Friday's forecast in the area is a high of 75 degrees with humidity of 81% and calm winds, the National Weather Service said. Bakersfield is forecast for a high in the lower 90s after a 102-degree high on Thursday. Resources include 41 fire engines, 14 hand crews, five water tenders, four helicopters and seven bulldozers. Copyright 2025 UPI News Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
UPI
20 hours ago
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- UPI
Madre Fire grows to 52,932 acres, largest in California this year
The Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County area grew to nearly 53,000 on Thursday night, including Los Padres National Forest. It was 35,530 acres early Thursday. Photo by Bureau of Land Management/Facebook July 4 (UPI) -- The Madre Fire in central California expanded to nearly 53,000 in one day, making it the largest wildfire this year in California. In terms of size, the Madre Fire is the largest wildfire in California this year, surpassing January's Palisades and Eaton fires of 51,490 acres in densely populated Los Angeles County, Cal Fire said. The wildfire was reported Wednesday afternoon in San Luis Obispo County and has since grown to 52,932 acres and was 10% contained as of Thursday night. On Wednesday, it was 200 acres but by early Thursday, it had grown to 35,530 acres and 5% contained. The New Cuyama area is about 60 miles west of Bakersfield and 50 miles east of Santa Maria. Despite being 125 miles northwest of Los Angeles, smoke was extending into Southern California. The South Coast Air Quality Management District on Thursday afternoon issued a smoke advisory for the Los Angeles area, including Santa Clarita, the San Gabriel Valley and the San Bernardino Mountains. "With the current weather, terrain, and fuel conditions this fire has seen exponential growth in less than 24 hours in multiple counties surrounding the San Luis Obispo County area," the U.S. Forest Service - Los Padres National Forest posted on Facebook on Thursday afternoon. "Smoke impacts will be far-reaching." The cause remains under investigation. Residents in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties have received evacuation orders and warnings. An evacuation center was set up at the California Valley Community Services District. All Bureau of Land Management lands in Carrizo Plain National Monument are closed for public access. Fifty structures have been threatened, according to Cal Fire. Video from the University of California UC San Diego's ALERTCalifornia camera network shows the fire spreading rapidly across the Carrizo Plain. "The winds are pretty light during the day, but they do pick up pretty substantially in the afternoon and evening hours," Ryan Kittell, with the National Weather Service, told KTLA-TV. The 594 firefighters are contending with high winds. Friday's forecast in the area is a high of 75 degrees with humidity of 81% and calm winds, the National Weather Service said. Bakersfield is forecast for a high in the lower 90s after a 102-degree high on Thursday. Resources include 41 fire engines, 14 hand crews, five water tenders, four helicopters and seven bulldozers.
Cedar News
a day ago
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- Cedar News
California Wildfire: The Madre Fire Engulfs 53,000 Acres Near Central Coast
Location: New Cuyama, California Date: July 3, 2025 A massive wildfire known as the Madre Fire has erupted near California's Central Coast, rapidly growing to 53,000 acres by Wednesday afternoon, making it the largest wildfire of 2025. The blaze, which ignited after 1 p.m. along Highway 166 in New Cuyama, has now surpassed the combined size of January's Palisades & Eaton fires. Evacuation orders are in effect for portions of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties . are in effect for portions of and . A temporary evacuation point has been set up at 13080 Soda Lake Road, Santa Margarita for those affected. has been set up at for those affected. Evacuation orders : LPF-017, SLC-226, SLC-264, SLC-265, SLC-299, SLC-312, SLC-337, SLC-338. : LPF-017, SLC-226, SLC-264, SLC-265, SLC-299, SLC-312, SLC-337, SLC-338. Evacuation warnings: SLC-263, SLC-298, SLC-300, SLC-313, SLC-339, SLC-358, plus areas east of Rock Front, west of Cottonwood Canyon Road, and south of Highway 166. Over 300 firefighters, supported by 7 air tankers and 2 helicopters, are on the frontlines battling the fast-spreading flames. The fire is spreading rapidly across the Carrizo Plain, visible on UC San Diego's ALERTCalifornia cameras. As of now, the fire is only 5% contained, and 50 structures remain threatened. Stay tuned for more updates as firefighting teams work to bring the blaze under control. Our thoughts are with the affected communities. Stay informed : Follow local emergency channels and obey evacuation orders. : Follow local emergency channels and obey evacuation orders. Donate: Support fire relief efforts through local organizations and emergency funds. Stay safe, California! #CalFire #MadreFire #Wildfire #CaliforniaFire تم نسخ الرابط تابعوا آخر أخبارنا عبر مقالات ذات صلة
Yahoo
26-05-2025
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- Yahoo
2 adults, 2 children displaced after house fire in Rosamond: KCFD
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A house fire in Rosamond left two adults and two children displaced on Saturday, according to the Kern County Fire Department. On May 24 at about 4:40 p.m., Kern County firefighters responded to a report of a house fire in the 6200 block of Sweetser Road, Rosamond. A large column of smoke was seen by firefighters and captured by an ALERTCalifornia fire camera, the fire department said. Objects around the house — such as vehicles, trees, farm equipment, outbuildings and yard clutter — were ignited by desert winds and created 'a 360-degree firestorm around the home,' according to KCFD. Wildfire precautions saved this man's home from disaster A search of the home found one unharmed dog, and the dog was returned to her owners, officials said. According to KCFD, the fire left two adults and two children displaced. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is still unknown. A neighboring house to the west of the home also collapsed, KCFD said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
