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Breaking: Summit Fire reported in San Luis Obispo County on Aug. 6
A new wildfire was reported today at 7:04 p.m. in San Luis Obispo County, California. Summit Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
Smoke from Gifford Fire to impact air quality across San Luis Obispo County
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Fire teams responded to 10-acre vegetation fire in eastern San Luis Obispo County Monday
Fire crews are responding to a 10-acre vegetation fire in the 16,000 block of Midway Road, west of the Carrizo Plain
Gifford Fire in Santa Barbara County burns more than 60,000 acres, forces evacuations
A fire in Central California's Sierra Madre mountain range is now spanning more than 60,000 acres after evacuations were ordered over the weekend. The Gifford Fire was first reported Friday near the Gifford trailhead in Los Padres National Forest,
Wildfire smoke impacts San Luis Obispo County
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Update: Gifford Fire in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara County at 7% containment
Gifford Fire. Gifford Fire initially started 3:44 p.m. Aug. 1 in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara County, California. Since its discovery four days a
Gifford Fire burns 80,000 acres, causes mandatory evacuations. See wildfire maps.
The Gifford Fire in Southern California has burned over 82,000 acres and prompted evacuations in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. Mandatory evacuations are in place for specific zones in both counties,
Gifford Fire burns 83,000 acres, accompanied by 2 other wildfires in California
The Gifford Fire, a wildfire burning in Central California that has destroyed over 83,000 acres in five days, continues to rage and is now accompanied by two additional fires emerging nearby, according to officials.
Central California issues evacuation orders after wildfire burns 65,000 acres
More than 450 structures are under threat by the Gifford blaze, with only 3% of its perimeter contained

Gifford Fire smoke brings hazy skies to SLO County. Where is air quality worst?

Smoke from the Gifford Fire was hovering over parts of the county, resulting in sooty air quality and possible ash falling ...

What’s the most kid-friendly restaurant in SLO County? Cast your vote

One of many signs around the restaurant promoting the special kids-eat-free night on Wednesdays at Toledo’s Mexican ...

Massive central California wildfire keeps growing and becomes state’s largest blaze of the year

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (AP) — Rising temperatures on Wednesday posed new challenges for firefighters who have made incremental ...

‘Severe’ cockroach infestation briefly shuts down SLO County burger joint

Those were some of the notable conditions San Luis Obispo County health inspectors found in July 2025 during dozens of ...
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One person injured in brush fire east of Lopez Lake

One person was reportedly injured when a vegetation fire broke out just east of Lopez Lake Wednesday morning. The San Luis ...
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City and County of San Luis Obispo announce partnership to expand ...

San Luis Obispo, CA— A housing community modeled after those that have successfully transitioned people from encampments to safe and stable housing is coming to the County of San Luis ...

Former SLO County supervisor candidate announces run for statewide office

Former San Luis Obispo County District 3 supervisor candidate Stacy Korsgaden, left, and spouse Jodi Ramirez, center, at the ...
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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 ...