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Update: 80,610 acres affected in San Luis Obispo County by Madre Fire, still 55% contained
Madre Fire initially started 1:07 p.m. July 2 in San Luis Obispo County, California. Since its discovery six days ago, it has ...
Madre fire engulfs 80,000-plus acres, but beefed-up crews and better weather bolster the fight
Firefighters have increased containment of the Madre fire in San Luis Obispo County. We have 'the resources we need,' said a ...
Highway 166 to reopen in SLO County after Madre Fire closure
Highway 166 was set to reopen on Tuesday evening after being temporarily closed to protect drivers from the Madre Fire, ...
Madre Fire now spread across area larger than city of Sacramento
The Madre Fire became California's largest blaze so far this year, ripping through grasslands after breaking out Wednesday in ...
Madre fire in rural San Luis Obispo County grows to nearly 80,000 acres
The bulk of the fire is threatening the Carrizo Plain National Monument, which is home to several endangered and threatened ...
Some Colorado firefighters travel west to California to help with battle against Madre Fire
A crew from Evergreen Fire Rescue in Colorado was assigned to fight a wildfire that has been growing quickly in California.