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Madre Fire Grows into California’s Largest Blaze This Year

The fire remains just ten percent contained under severe drought conditions with authorities still probing its cause.

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Overview

  • Since igniting Wednesday in San Luis Obispo County, the Madre Fire has scorched more than 28,300 hectares of forest and brush.
  • Governor Gavin Newsom reported that 15 new wildfires have broken out in the past 24 hours as dry conditions persist.
  • CalFire has deployed over 600 firefighters and 40 engines to battle the blaze, which remains minimally contained.
  • About 200 residents have been evacuated and a key coastal–inland highway has been closed for public safety.
  • Officials continue to investigate the fire’s origin while monitoring highly flammable vegetation in Los Padres National Forest.