The Gifford Fire in Southern California has burned over 82,000 acres and prompted evacuations in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties. Mandatory evacuations are in place for specific zones in ...

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The fire was first reported to Cal Fire at about 12:30 p.m. and is burning near the small unincorporated community of Ribbonwood.