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Forward spread of Madre Fire in SLO County stopped

Written on 11 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE Firefighters halted the spread of the Madre Fire burning in San Luis Obispo County. The fire, which scorched 70,786, is 74% contained. “No areas of growth along the perimeter,” according to Los Padres National Forest Service. “Isolate... (Continue reading)

Forward spread of Madre Fire stopped, Highway 166 reopens

Written on 9 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE With cooler temperatures and reduced winds, firefighters were able to stop the forward spread of the Madre Fire burning in San Luis Obispo County. Highway 166 reopened on Tuesday evening. The Madre Fire has scorched 80,610 acres... (Continue reading)

Firefighters battle Madre Fire before higher winds and heat return

Written on 8 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE More than 1,500 firefighters are working to increase containment of the Madre Fire burning in San Luis Obispo County as warmer and winder conditions are slated to return on Wednesday through Thursday. Propelled primarily by heavy winds,... (Continue reading)

Madre Fire in SLO County at 80,480 acres, one firefighter injured

Written on 7 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE One firefighter was injured battling the Madre Fire. The blaze has scorched 80,480 acres and destroyed one outbuilding in rural San Luis Obispo County. Firefighters have achieved 30% containment. The firefighter injury was reported on Sunday. Further... (Continue reading)

Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County at 52,592 acres, more evacuations

Written on 4 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | No comments

By KAREN VELIE At 52,592 acres, the Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County is now the largest fire in California in 2025. The blaze is currently 10% contained. The fast moving fire is burning in a rural area near... (Continue reading)

Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County grows to 35,530 acres

Written on 3 Jul, 2025 in Daily Briefs, Featured | One comment

By KAREN VELIE The fast moving Madre Fire in southern San Luis Obispo County grew to 35,530 acres overnight, with 5% containment. The fire is moving rapidly because of high winds, difficult terrain and dry grasses. Fire behavior is considered... (Continue reading)