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California issues urgent insurance advice to thousands of wildfire evacuees

The department said those in affected areas should listen to firefighters when told to evacuate, and that cost should not be an "obstacle."

BBC · 23h

Fire prompts thousands of evacuations in California

The Canyon Fire, which began on Thursday afternoon, has blazed through nearly 5,000 acres in less than 24 hours.

NBC News on MSN · 2d

Evacuation orders lifted as California's Canyon Fire reaches 28% containment

Evacuation orders were lifted Friday evening in parts of Southern California as firefighters battling the Canyon Fire made progress taming the blaze.

Gifford fire update, map

Newsweek on MSN · 1h

Gifford fire update, map as blaze reaches "megafire" status

The Gifford Fire burning in central California has burned more than 119,000 acres as of early Monday, having expanded to reach "megafire" status since it began earlier in August. Newsweek contacted U.S. Forest Service for comment via email on Monday.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

Gifford Fire becomes California’s largest blaze of 2025

The Gifford Fire has scorched over 114,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest.

CBS News · 1d

Largest California wildfire of 2025 reaches "mega fire" status

The Gifford Fire burning through the rugged backcountry of California's Central Coast is now the state's largest wildfire of the year. It has reached so-called "mega-fire" status and is one of 38 large fires burning across nine states.

Chico Fire Department sends engine support to Gifford Fire in Central Coast

Engine 8332 of the Chico Fire Department was deployed as part of a task force response to the Gifford Fire, burning in San Luis Obispo County, California.Chico ...

TravelNoire on MSN2d

Raging ‘Canyon Fire’ In Ventura County Near Lake Piru Spreads Into LA – Evacuation Zones And What To Know

The post Raging ‘Canyon Fire’ In Ventura County Near Lake Piru Spreads Into LA – Evacuation Zones And What To Know appeared ...

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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) is the state's primary wildland firefighting agency, protecting over 31 million acres of California's privately owned ...

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Is Your Landscaping “Fire Safe”?

To create defensible space around your home, the landscape is divided into zones. Zone 0 is a five-foot ember-resistant ...

Massive clouds of smoke blanket parts of California as Gifford fire grows

The cause of the fire, which is threatening more than 800 structures and is only 7% contained, is still under investigation.

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CAL FIRE Awards $4.7 Million To Support Tribal Wildfire Resilience and Cultural Stewardship

CAL FIRE awarded funds through its Tribal Wildfire Resilience Program to implement projects on tribal, federal, and private ...

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Massive wildfire breaks out in central California, injuring at least 3 people

A massive wildfire on Monday was threatening hundreds of homes in central California after injuring at least three people as ...

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