California firefighters made progress in containing a wildfire that exploded over the holiday weekend to become the state’s largest of the year. The Madre Fire was 40% contained after burning ...

Madre fire becomes California's largest wildfire this year The fire has consumed more than 70,000 acres and is still growing and moving fast across in San Luis Obispo County, California, CalFire said.

See California wildfire map: Madre Fire Madre Fire evacuation orders The following areas are under evacuation orders, meaning there is an immediate threat to life and a lawful order in place to ...

US News Giant ‘Madre Fire’ surges across 35,000 acres in Southern California, becoming the states largest wildfire this year By Emilee Speck, FOX Weather Published July 3, 2025, 4:44 p.m. ET ...

The Madre Fire became California's largest blaze so far this year, ripping through grasslands after breaking out Wednesday in southeastern San Luis Obispo County.