Gifford Fire Grows, Evacuations Expand in California | JQJO

The Gifford Fire in California has grown to 65,062 acres and is only 3% contained. Evacuation warnings have been expanded in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. Highway 166 is closed between Highway 101 and New Cuyama. Phone assistance centers have been activated in both counties to provide information and resources to residents. Over 1,090 personnel are battling the blaze, which threatens 460 structures. The cause is under investigation.