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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 ...
California's largest blaze this year explodes in size as hot weather raises wildfire risk statewide
A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California exploded in size as dry, hot weather raised the fire risk for large ...
Madre Fire map: Evacuations for California’s largest wildfire of 2025
The Madre Fire was reported shortly after noon Wednesday, July 2, along Highway 166 about 25 miles east of Santa Maria.
Madre fire map: California wildfire engulfed 35,000 acres in 24 hours
A California wildfire that started on Wednesday afternoon continues to burn, having destroyed over 35,000 acres as of ...
Central California wildfire scorches 53,000 acres; now the largest of 2025
Hundreds of firefighters are working to contain a fast-moving wildfire that erupted near California’s Central Coast on ...
Wildfire in Central California explodes to 35,500 acres
A wildfire in central California exploded in size as dry, hot weather Thursday raised the fire risk for large portions of the state.
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California’s 2025 wildfire season was already going to be dangerous. Trump has made it worse - Los Angeles Times
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has been steadily adding more personnel in recent years and now employs more than 12,500 people with a goal to increase staffing to 14,500 ...
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A smart way to expand California wildfire prevention budget | Sacramento Bee
California’s wildfire prevention budget could go further with the Forest Legacy amendment, enlisting land trusts to protect forests and reduce wildfire risks. Retired Capt. Scott Wejmar/Turlock ...