Gifford Fire becomes California’s largest of the year as wildfires burn across the West

Name: Gifford Fire becomes California’s largest of the year as wildfires burn across the West
Uploaded: 2025-08-05T16:51:00-0500
Duration: 1 min 48 s
Description: The Gifford Fire in Central California has grown into the state’s largest wildfire of the year, burning over 82,000 acres with minimal containment. Crews are battling extreme fire conditions fueled by dry vegetation and high winds, while smoke is impacting air quality across the region.

The Gifford Fire in Central California has grown into the state’s largest wildfire of the year, burning over 82,000 acres with minimal containment. Crews are battling extreme fire conditions fueled by dry vegetation and high winds, while smoke is impacting air quality across the region.