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California’s Largest Blaze: Madre Fire Surges to 80,000 Acres, Evacuations Continue Amid Heat Wave Alert

California’s Largest Blaze: Madre Fire Surges to 80,000 Acres, Evacuations Continue Amid Heat Wave Alert

California’s Largest Blaze: Madre Fire Surges to 80,000 Acres, Evacuations Continue Amid Heat Wave Alert The Madre Fire, raging across rural San Luis Obispo County, has surged to nearly 80,000 acres, cementing its status as California’s largest wildfire of the year. As of Saturday morning, the massive blaze, which ignited Wednesday afternoon east of Santa Maria near the town of New Cayuma, remains only 10% contained, fueled by persistent heat and strong winds. Over 200 residents are currently under mandatory…

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California’s Largest Wildfire Explodes Post-July 4th, Threatening Communities

California’s Largest Wildfire Explodes Post-July 4th, Threatening Communities

California’s Largest Wildfire Explodes Post-July 4th, Threatening Communities California is battling its largest wildfire of the year, the Madre Fire, which exploded in size over the recent July Fourth holiday. Igniting on Wednesday in southeastern San Luis Obispo County, the blaze has rapidly consumed over 82 square miles (212 square kilometers) of grasslands and remains only 10% contained as of Friday, July 5th. Fueled by dry, hot weather and strong summer gusts, the Madre Fire has triggered evacuation orders and…

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