A significant wildfire in central California has endangered hundreds of homes, particularly in the Los Padres national forest. The Gifford fire has burned over 72,000 acres and is only 5% contained. Over 1,000 firefighters are actively trying to control the flames, which are anticipated to grow due to hotter and drier weather conditions. Injuries have been reported among civilians and firefighters, and ranchers have evacuated cattle amid ongoing water drop efforts. The fire's cause remains under investigation, with difficult terrain posing challenges for firefighting crews.
A huge wildfire in central California has threatened hundreds of homes, with blazes churning through the brush-covered hillsides in Los Padres national forest.
More than 1,000 firefighters were scrambling to make progress against the flames, before so-called sundowner winds whip up around dusk.
The Gifford fire had scorched more than 72,000 acres as of Monday evening, and was considered 5% contained according to the CalFire state agency.
Officials noted that hotter and drier weather in the forecast is expected to facilitate rapid and sustained fire growth.
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