A massive wildfire burning in eastern San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties is now California’s largest wildfire of the year, according to Cal Fire.

The nuclear power plant has reduced output from one of its units due its transmission lines’ proximity to the fire.

The Gifford Fire grew to more than 82,000 acres overnight, with crews continuing to reinforce containment lines near Highway 166, according to the U.S.

New evacuation warnings were issued in Santa Barbara County on Tuesday as the Gifford Fire surpassed 80,000 acres.

California’s Gifford Fire has scorched more than 82,000 acres, injuring at least three people and forcing evacuations in ...

Firefighters battling the Gifford Fire in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties are facing difficult weather conditions while out on the fire lines.

The wildfire in the Los Padres National Forest grew to 82,000 acres on Tuesday. Officials are still trying to determine the ...

UPDATE (5:50 p.m.) - The Gifford Fire has grown to 72,460 acres, according to CAL FIRE. Containment remains at 3%. ___ UPDATE ...

More than 800 structures are threatened by a massive wildfire in central California that left at least three people injured ...

More than 800 structures are being threatened by a massive wildfire burning through Los Padres National Forest in central ...

Upcoming hotter temperatures could impact the Gifford Fire, officials noted. Meanwhile, containment grew for the Rosa Fire.