Firefighters are making progress on the biggest wildfire in California this year.
Containment has increased on the Madre Fire to 35%. The wildfire on the central coast of California has burned 80,603 acres, prompting evacuation orders and closing part of a highway.
The fire started on Wednesday and is burning in a remote area in the mountains between the Central Coast and the Central Valley, in the Los Padres National Forest.
One structure has been destroyed, and 50 structures are threatened, according to CalFire.
Kern County lifted some evacuation warnings imposed by the Madre Fire on the Northeast portion of the blaze. In San Luis Obispo County and Santa Barbara, all evacuation warnings and orders remain in effect, officials say.
The fire is burning in a rural area of San Luis Obispo County, but thick smoke has spread to nearby counties.
“Firefighters are strengthening containment lines throughout the northwest and north perimeters, and mopping-up,” reads a statement for fire officials. “Progress remains steady on the northeast and southwest perimeters, with dozer operations reinforcing lines. There is challenging terrain on the southwest side and crews are putting in handlines in areas that are inaccessible by dozers. Dozers and crews are working throughout the south side of the fire to make sure State Road 166 is protected.”
Resources assigned to the blaze include 1,573 personnel, 84 engines and 16 helicopters.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Aon Promotes Reinsurance Leaders as John Neal Takes a New Direction With AIG 
US Tariffs Projected to Slow Global Economy and Insurance Premium Growth: Swiss Re 
State Farm Implements 27% Rate Increase for Illinois Homeowners 
Florida Meteorologist Predicts Where the Next Hurricane Will Hit, For a Price 
