The Madre fire in San Luis Obispo County began around 1 p.m. Wednesday, quickly fueling to nearly 80,000 acres. More than 200 residents are under mandatory evacuation as the blaze threatens approximately 50 structures, with one building reported burned. About 10% of the fire is contained, and its cause is under investigation. The fire has raised concerns for the Carrizo Plain National Monument, home to endangered species. Over 600 firefighters are combatting the blaze, which is exacerbated by an upcoming heat wave expected to peak midweek.
The Madre fire started around 1 p.m. Wednesday, east of Santa Maria near the town of New Cayuma, growing to nearly 80,000 acres, California's largest fire this year.
As long as we keep the fire north of Highway 166, we will keep it out of the residential spots.”
More than 600 firefighting personnel and nearly 50 fire engines are responding to the blaze, with multiple air tankers battling the fire as conditions allow.
The Madre fire is more than triple the size of the Palisades fire, which burned 23,000 acres in coastal Los Angeles County, killing 12 people.
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