A fast-moving California wildfire exploded to become the state’s biggest of the year, forcing evacuations and the closure of a highway, and evoking memories of the devastating blazes that laid waste to parts of the state in January.

The Madre Fire ignited Wednesday afternoon in San Luis Obispo and is 5% contained as of Thursday morning, according to Cal Fire.

Hundreds of firefighters are working to contain a fast-moving wildfire that erupted near California’s Central Coast on Wednesday, forcing evacuations in two counties. The Madre Fire broke out shortly after 1 p.

The Los Angeles Fire Department described Thursday night's fires in Pacoima as a "major emergency," with more than 130 firefighters responding.

Over 100 firefighters battle California fireworks blaze One resident in the area where the incident happened told KABC "It felt like an explosion." July 4, 2025

One person in southern California is dead after fireworks stored in a garage exploded on Thursday, setting fire to the house, authorities said.

Ventura County firefighters responded to a blazing home after fireworks exploded in the home's garage, according to a news release by the Simi Valley Police Department. The fire started in the garage before spreading to the home's attic,