Madre fire is burning more than 70,000 acres in California, the largest in the state this year

A wildfire broke in California and spread rapidly to burn more than 70,800 acres, causing it to become the largest in the state this year, According To the state firefighters.

It lies 10% in the form of Cal Fire on Friday afternoon Said,

The fire began on Wednesday at the Los Padress National Forest, which manages the federally managed land area in Central California, and has closed withdrawal orders, warnings and highways in residential San Luispo County, about 100 miles north of Los Angeles, about 100 miles north north of Los Angeles. Kern County is also experiencing withdrawal of various levels.

“As we arrive in the holiday weekend, the largest madre fire of 2025, is a clear reminder of potential hazards,” American Forest Service Said In a statement.

Officials said the California International Insidant Management Team will take charge of the fire on July 8 at 7:00 pm.

Earlier this year Palisades And Eaton fire Killed 30 people and burnt 23,707 acres and 14,021 acres. Fire destroys over 12,000 structures and forced around 200,000 residents Empty Los Angeles Area.

According to the office of Governor Newsom, Cal Fire deployed air crew and ground resources to assist forest service, as it is spreading from federal land and “now moving to the regions of the state”. “The state is working to protect life, property and communities in integrated command with our federal and local partners,” said Newsom’s office.

“This fire with the current weather, terrain and fuel situation has seen an exponential increase in less than 24 hours,” said the US Forest Service. statement Thursday when the fire exceeded 35,000 acres.

The Land Management Bureau and San Luis Obisspo County Sheriff Office said they are working with fire personnel. Officials said a complete reaction was introduced which included seven air tankers, and two helicopters as well as several engines and hand crew with 608 personnel. Cal Fire officials stated that the fire of Madre lies 10% and is at risk to 50 structures, and they are not yet aware of any injury or damage.

Smoke Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties are spreading on National Weather Service Said,

The website of Cal Fire said that the cause of the fire was under investigation.