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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 ...
At 52,600 Acres, the Madre Fire Is California’s Largest This Year
A wildfire in California’s San Luis Obispo County rapidly expanded overnight and was covering more than 35,000 acres on ...
Madre Fire burning over 35,000 acres in California, largest in the state this year
The fire has prompted evacuation orders, warnings, and highway closures in San Luis Obispo County around 100 miles north of ...
Madre Fire in California explodes to more than 35,000 acres overnight, evacuation orders issued
The Madre Fire ignited Wednesday afternoon in San Luis Obispo County and has since grown to more than 35,500 acres, according ...
Giant ‘Madre Fire’ surges across 35,000 acres in Southern California, becoming the states largest wildfire this year
A rapidly spreading wildfire in Southern California quickly became the state’s largest fire of the year after igniting on ...
Insurance claims and financial assistance can overwhelm wildfire victims. Here’s where to start
Wildfire devastation can be overwhelming but you don’t have to tackle it alone. Learn more about insurance claims and ...
Madre Fire map: Evacuations for California’s largest wildfire of 2025
The Madre Fire was reported shortly after noon Wednesday, July 2, along Highway 166 about 25 miles east of Santa Maria.
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LAFD prepares for wildfire risk ahead of 4th of July fireworks
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Madre Fire Map: California Wildfire Engulfed 35,000 Acres in 24 Hours
At the outset of the blaze, the San Luis Obispo Sheriff's Office estimated that some 500 acres were already burned at the scene, near the 10000 block of Highway 166 in the Los Padres National Forest.
California's largest blaze explodes in size as dry, hot weather raises wildfire risk statewide
A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California exploded in size as dry, hot weather raised the fire risk for large ...
Wildfire in Central California explodes to 35,500 acres
A wildfire in central California exploded in size as dry, hot weather Thursday raised the fire risk for large portions of the state.
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.