Gifford Fire

The Gifford Fire in the Los Padres National Forest is the stateʻs largest in terms of acreage in 2025 thus far, burning more than 101,933 thousand acres and 15% contained as of 12pm Friday morning.

Ranchers work to evacuate cattle as the Gifford Fire burns nearby on Monday, in Los Padres National Forest, Calif. Credit: AP Photo/Noah Berger
Ranchers work to evacuate cattle as the Gifford Fire burns nearby on Monday, Aug. 4, 2025, in Los Padres National Forest, Calif. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

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