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Southern California Megafire Nears San Luis Obispo in Wine Country

Summary by The Epoch Times
A Southern California wildfire in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties has reached “megafire” status after reaching over 122,000 acres Aug. 12, becoming the state’s largest fire this year. The Gifford Fire has destroyed four homes and injured seven people—including four civilians–since it ignited on Aug. 1, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Management of Luna Red, a restaurant in the college town of San Luis Obispo, was thankful for on…

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Southern California Megafire Nears San Luis Obispo in Wine Country

A Southern California wildfire in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties has reached “megafire” status after reaching over 122,000 acres Aug. 12, becoming the state’s largest fire this year. The Gifford Fire has destroyed four homes and injured seven people—including four civilians–since it ignited on Aug. 1, according to the U.S. Forest Service. Management of Luna Red, a restaurant in the college town of San Luis Obispo, was thankful for on…

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The Epoch Times broke the news in New York, United States on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
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