The Gifford Fire is massive — but it’s not the largest blaze the Central Coast has ever seen. After burning for 15 days, the ...

I’m hopeful,” a Morro Bay resident said. “We could have snuffed them all out, but, you know, I just don’t believe it.” ...

Over the next 24 hours, the fire’s behavior should be limited inside the perimeter, the Los Padres National Forest reported.

Talley Vineyards in Arroyo Grande closed temporarily when it was placed under an evacuation warning because of the Gifford fire.

As cooler, wetter weather helps southern and central California fire crews contain a handful of blazes burning in the region, ...

Crews reached 69% containment on the Gifford Fire Friday after two weeks of fighting the blaze in remote, rugged terrain. ...

The Gifford Fire is 73% contained as of Saturday morning, with acreage burned holding at 132,605 acres.