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Madre Fire becomes largest wildfire of year in California

Madre Fire explodes in size, becoming California's largest wildfire this year

The Madre Fire is the largest wildfire in California in 2025 — surpassing the Los Angeles-area fires that devastated parts of the region in January.

The Times of India on MSN · 1h

California’s Madre wildfire explodes; scorching over 70,800 acres of land, fire officials warn of 'extreme' weather conditions

The Madre wildfire in California has rapidly expanded, becoming the largest wildfire in the state this year, burning over 70,800 acres. Fire officials warn of extreme weather conditions complicating firefighting efforts.

SFGATE on MSN · 1d

Madre Fire grows to over 52,000 acres, closes California's Highway 166

According to Cal Fire, the Madre Fire started at 1:07 p.m. along state Route 166 near New Cuyama, which is a major road on the way to Las Vegas. The blaze was at 9,800 acres and zero containment as of 10:11 p.m.

The Santa Barbara Independent4h

In a First, California Moves Toward Paying Incarcerated Firefighters Minimum Wage

California sent incarcerated firefighters to battle blazes in Los Angeles this year. It’s moving toward paying them minimum wage for their work in emergencies.

News Channel 3-121d

Fallen tree knocks out power for over 4500 Southern California Edison customers in Santa Barbara Thursday

A fallen tree caused a power outage that impacted 4,889 Southern California Edison customers in northern Santa Barbara and ...

Amazon S3 on MSN1d

Santa Barbara's Coastline: A Stunning Drone Journey

Glide over the sun-soaked coastline of Santa Barbara, California, where Spanish colonial architecture meets golden beaches ...

5don MSN

An earthquake devastated Santa Barbara 100 years ago. It holds urgent lessons for the next 'Big One'

In California, where the next "Big One" is an always-looming threat, some lessons learned from the 1925 Santa Barbara quake ...

News Channel 3-121d

Air Quality Watch for Santa Barbara County in the Midst of Madre Fire

Below is a press release from the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District regarding Air Quality Watch for the ...

2don MSN

Bodies of missing California brothers found weeks after vanishing

James Fuller, 61, and his brother Eric Fuller, 60, were found dead after disappearing on June 6 while driving to Santa Maria ...

The Santa Barbara Independent3d

CEQA Bills in the Budget: What It Will Mean for Housing in Santa Barbara and Beyond

The governor supports the bill as a means to build more housing, according to reporting from the Sacramento Bee. More ...

Noozhawk10h

Santa Barbara Foresters Struggle Offensively in 3-0 Loss to Academy Barons

The Santa Barbara Foresters were blanked by the Academy Barons for a 3-0 loss on Thursday at Eddie Mathews Field. The Foresters (15-6) have now dropped ...

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