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Wildfire in Central California spreads to nearly 71,000 acres
The Madre Fire is California's largest blaze so far this year, igniting in dry brush Wednesday in southeastern San Luis ...
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Madre fire near New Cuyama becomes largest in state at 52,592 acres
The Madre fire, burning east of Santa Maria in wilderness near New Cuyama in San Luis Obispo County is now the largest ...
Madre fire map: Worst hit areas as blaze engulfs over 50,000 acres in California
The Madre wildfire began Wednesday in San Luis Obispo County, burning 52,952 acres. Only 5% of the blaze has been contained ...
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UPDATE: Madre Fire grows to nearly 53,000 acres; updated evacuation zones
Wind, dry vegetation and steep terrain are challenging firefighters as they battle the state’s largest wildfire burning in ...
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.
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Residents, landowner try to reach compromise near McKinleyville Community Forest
A previous version of this story contained inaccurate information. Concerned community members would like to see an easement remain in its agreed upon place; they expressed concerns about the ...