Madre Fire, now California's largest of the year, in images
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The Madre Fire, which began last week in Los Padres National Forest, about 100 miles North of Los Angeles, has now burned more than 79,000 acres. It's an unwelcome distinction as the largest of any blaze this year in the state. As of Saturday, the wildfire was at 10% containment, with approximately 50 structures at risk and numerous residents in the San Luis Obispo County region under evacuation. Images from the battle show just how powerful the fire has been ...
The Madre Fire, which began last week in Los Padres National Forest, about 100 miles North of Los Angeles, has now burned more than 79,000 acres. It's an unwelcome distinction as the largest of any blaze this year in the state. As of Saturday, the wildfire was at 10% containment, with approximately 50 structures at risk and numerous residents in the San Luis Obispo County region under evacuation.
Images from the battle show just how powerful the fire has been …
Madre Fire
Firefighters tackle the Madre Fire near New Cuyama, California, U.S. July 3, 2025.
Madre Fire
The Madre Fire burns near New Cuyama, California, U.S. July 3, 2025.
Madre Fire
A helicopter makes a water drop as firefighters tackle the Madre Fire near New Cuyama, California, U.S. July 3, 2025.
Madre Fire
The Madre Fire burns near New Cuyama, California, U.S. July 3, 2025.
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Madre Fire
Firefighters tackle the Madre Fire near New Cuyama, California, U.S. July 3, 2025.
Madre Fire
A helicopter makes a water drop as firefighters tackle the Madre Fire near New Cuyama, California, U.S. July 3, 2025.
Madre Fire
A column of smoke rises from the Madre Fire near New Cuyama, California, U.S. July 3, 2025.
Madre Fire
Vehicles burned by the Madre Fire lie in ruin, near New Cuyama, California, U.S. July 3, 2025.
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A firefighter works to tackle the Madre Fire near New Cuyama, California, U.S. July 3, 2025.
Madre Fire
Smoke rises from the Madre Fire near New Cuyama, California, U.S. July 3, 2025.
Madre Fire
The Madre Fire burns near New Cuyama, California, U.S. July 3, 2025.
Madre Fire
The Madre Fire burns near New Cuyama, California, U.S. July 3, 2025.
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Madre Fire
A map showing detail of the extent of the Madre Fire in Southern California the afternoon of July 4. The first began on July 2 and by July 4 had grown into the largest current fire burning in the state.
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: California's massive Madre Fire in images
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