Madre Fire Expands to 70,800 Acres, Largest in California This Year
TL;DR
The Madre fire in San Luis Obispo County has grown to 70,800 acres, making it the largest wildfire in California this year, with over 200 people evacuated and 50 structures threatened amid hot, windy conditions. Firefighters are actively battling the blaze, which remains 10% contained, and the cause is under investigation.
- Madre fire spreads to 70,800 acres in rural San Luis Obispo County Los Angeles Times
- Madre Fire Grows to 70,800 Acres, Prompting Evacuations in California The New York Times
- California’s largest blaze this year explodes in size as hot weather raises wildfire risk statewide PBS
- Madre Fire burning over 70,000 acres in California, largest in the state this year CBS News
- California’s largest wildfire grows to 70,000 acres KTLA
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