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Gifford Fire smoke brings hazy skies to SLO County. Where is air quality worst?
Smoke from California's largest fire of the year resulted in hazy skies and unhealthy air conditions in parts of San Luis ...
Another heat wave to settle Kern County beginning Thursday
The temperature in Bakersfield peaked at 96° on Wednesday, slightly below the average of 98°. A smoky haze has settled in ...
Map: Gifford Fire evacuation zone expanded as hot, dry weather is forecast
The new orders were for an area near the north edge of Gifford, burning since last week in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara ...
Crews focus on northern flank of Gifford Fire in SLO County as containment inches up
The San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District warned that smoke would impact air quality in SLO County on ...
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Gifford Fire Becomes CA's Largest Wildfire in 2025
As of Tuesday, Aug. 5, the Gifford Fire had scorched more than 82,000 acres, triggering evacuations and closing a key stretch ...
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One person injured as crews respond to three-acre vegetation fire off Hi Mountain Road
One person has been injured and fire crews are on the scene of a three-acre vegetation fire on Hi Mountain Road.
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Firefighters participate in two-week-long live fire training in San Luis Obispo neighborhood
Smoke, trucks and firefighters from all over San Luis Obispo County are descending upon a donated house over the next two ...
Smelling smoke in San Diego County? Here's why
A 72,000-acre wildfire in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties was sending smoke south to San Diego County, forecasters ...