Within hours of the Aug. 1 ignition, the Gifford Fire exploded as flames raced through tall, dry grasses and thick chaparral, blackening terrain on both ...

Crews continued to increase containment on the Gifford Fire on Friday as evacuation orders and warnings were scaled back. The ...

Fire crews have reached 51% containment for the Gifford Fire and progress prompted officials in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties to downgrade or ...

Gifford Fire containment is increasing, but the fire is still burning in many areas across more than 132,000 acres. As ...

Mustang Waterpark and Loma Vista Adventure Park are likely closed for the rest of the year, its owner said — putting the seasonal business in a tight financial spot.

: Containment on the Gifford Fire reaches 61% as of Friday morning, as fire crews continue backfiring operations.