The Madre fire has become California's largest wildfire this year, burning 70,800 acres in San Luis Obispo County. It sparked on Wednesday and is currently only 10% contained, threatening 50 structures and prompting evacuation orders for over 200 residents. Hot, windy conditions are exacerbating the situation, while firefighting efforts are underway involving more than 600 personnel and air tankers. Jurisdiction over the fire is shared by Los Padres National Forest, Cal Fire San Luis Obispo, and the Bureau of Land Management.
The largest wildfire in California this year has grown to 70,800 acres in San Luis Obispo County and poses an immediate threat to life, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
The Madre fire sparked around 1 p.m. on Wednesday in a rural area of the county and is 10% contained, with one structure burned and 50 structures threatened.
Hot, windy conditions along the Central Coast have fueled the fire's spread, with more than 200 people under evacuation orders.
Firefighting air tankers are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow, with more than 600 personnel and 46 fire engines responding to the blaze.
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