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California fires surge to biggest blaze of year Gifford Fire grows in Santa Barbara region
Firefighters face triple digit heat and low humidity as the Gifford Fire expands to 131 square miles across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties threatening 870 plus structures. More than 2,200 personnel battle the blaze started from four smaller fires along State Route 166. Injuries include a firefighter dehydration and a motorist burn injury. Containment sits at about 9 percent with ongoing investigations into the fire’s cause.
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