Gifford Fire officials are expecting improved weather conditions on Friday, which they say will help firefighters working to contain the blaze.

According to a news release from Caltrans, Highway 166 had been closed between Highway 101 in Santa Maria and Perkins Road in ...

One-way reversing traffic control remains for 2.2-mile section – Highway 166 will reopen at noon on Wednesday, Aug. 13. Large ...

As California battles relentless wildfires, the upcoming forecast brings cooler temperatures, offering a glimmer of hope to those caught up in the chaos ...

Resting on my haunches atop a gritty sandstone boulder, I felt the earth tremble beneath my trail shoes. A band of speedy ...

SANTA MARIA, California (KOLO) - Four members of Truckee Meadows Fire and Rescue are in California to fight the Gifford Fire.

Highway 166 reopened Wednesday at noon as firefighters have contained over 37% off the Gifford Fire east of Santa Maria.

The Gifford Fire originated in the city of Solvang, about 15 miles northeast of Santa Maria, and was 37% contained as of ...

The Gifford Fire in San Luis Obispo County has surged past 100,000 acres, reaching “megafire” status and becoming the largest wildfire in California so far in 2025, according to Cal Fire .

By Caleb Nguyen, Alissa Orozco, Andrew Gillies, Dave Alley SAN LUIS OBISPO AND SANTA BARBARA COUNTIES, Calif. (KEYT) – The Gifford Fire has grown to 119,214 acres, larger than July's Madre Fire, ...

San Luis Obispo County issued new evacuation orders for the Gifford Fire on Monday morning, as crews planned 36-hour burn ...