The Gifford Fire in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties is nearing 82,567 acres in size, with only 7% containment reported. Sparked in the Los Padres National Forest, this wildfire has originated from multiple smaller fires. Despite being in an uninhabited area, evacuation orders are in place due to threats to around 800 structures. Firefighters hope containment may improve as the blaze approaches a previous burn scar, which features less fuel available. Concerns about the fire's growth are raised given the upcoming warm, dry weather conditions.
The Gifford Fire has grown to 82,567 acres, and is only 7% contained as of Tuesday morning, forcing evacuation orders across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
Firefighters are hopeful that containment will improve as the fire reaches the Madre Fire burn scar, where less fuel is available, while over 1900 are currently battling the blaze.
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