Wildfire explodes to more than 52,000 acres in 1 day
A California forest fire exploded overnight and until Thursday, causing a large fire evacuation orders and the closing of the highway.
Madre Fire fell in the afternoon of Wednesday in San Luis Obispo district, Cal Fire. Firefighters have grown over 52,500 acres since then and 5% in the afternoon of Thursday.
Land Management Office – Photo: Madre fire in San Luis Obispo district, photos were sent, 3 July 2025.
Fire – The largest in California this year, so far, Cal Fire Data Authorities, 166 on the Los Padres National Forest near the Highway, said it was largely burned in a rural area.
In San Luis Obispo district, evacuation orders were given near the motorway 166. Motorway closed According to the Ministry of Transportation of California, 101 near Santa Maria to the Perkins Road near Santa Maria.
On Thursday, the Agency said that all terrain management lands on the Carrizo Plain National Monument were closed to public access due to fire.
Land Management Office – Photo: Madre fire in San Luis Obispo district, photos were sent, 3 July 2025.
According to Cal Fire, approximately 50 structures are threatened.
Authorities warned that the fire has a high expansion rate.
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“Existing air, land and fuel conditions and this fire, San Luis Obispo district area surrounding more than 24 hours in more than 24 hours in the exponential growth. in question On Thursday morning on social media. “Smoke effects will be comprehensive.”
The cause of the forest fire is being investigated.
