Madre Fire Becomes California’s Largest Wildfire This Year

Madre fire engulfs 80,000-plus acres, but beefed-up crews and better weather bolster the fight

Firefighters on Sunday were gaining control over the massive Madre fire in San Luis Obispo County, which at more than 80,000 acres remains the largest in California so far this year.

Firefighters hope to stop Madre Fire before heat comes

(The Center Square) — The Madre Fire, the largest wildfire this year in California, continued to burn over the holiday weekend, growing to 80,603 acres as of Monday afternoon.

California Firefighters Contain 40% of Biggest Fire of Year

California firefighters made progress in containing a wildfire that exploded over the holiday weekend to become the state’s largest of the year.

Madre Fire Passes 80,000-Acre Mark

Firefighters are strengthening containment lines on California’s largest wildfire this year, which is burning along Highway 166 in the Cuyama Valley.

Madre Fire holding at 80,480 acres, 30% containment

MADRE FIRE 80,480 acres 30% containment Highway 166 closed between Highway 101 and Highway 33UPDATE (12:58 p.m.) - All evacuation warnings in Kern County have been lifted.___(11:26 a.m.) - The Madre Fire, burning in San Luis Obispo County, has burned 80,480 acres as of Monday morning and is 30% contained.The fire broke out on Wednesday, July 2, along Highway 166 between Santa Maria and Cuyama, and spread to the north and east.Fire officials say …