California’s Gifford Fire is now a ‘megafire.’ Here’s what that means
- Posted on August 9, 2025
- By San Francisco Chronicle
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California’s Gifford Fire is now a ‘megafire.’ Here’s what that means
Burning over 100,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest, it has triggered evacuations and poses a long-term threat due to dry conditions, rugged terrain and a buildup of fire-prone vegetation.
