Safety due to the Gifford Fire remains a top priority for fire crews as firefighters work to gain full containment on the fire that has burned 131,589 acres.

A relentless heatwave is poised to engulf Southern California, promising days of sweltering temperatures and heightened fire risks, including thunderstorms.

As of Monday Morning, fire officials say the fire was 91 percent contained and had burned 131,589 acres, unchanged from the day prior.

Staying at 131,589 acres, the Gifford Fire was 91% contained on Monday morning, according to an incident update by the Los ...

Gifford Fire initially started 3:44 p.m. Aug. 1 in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara County, California. It has burned 131,589 acres after being active for 17 days. A crew of 3,047 firefighters has been ...