The Gifford Fire burning in California's Central Coast in Santa Barbara County, the state’s largest fire in 2025, has reached "mega fire" status after burning through more than 100,000 acres of land.� As of Monday afternoon, the blaze had reached 119,214 acres and is 33% contained as more than 4,000 firefighters continue battling flames, according to Cal Fire. � The fire, which began on Aug. 1, continues burning in the rugged Garcia Wilderness of the Los Padres National Forest, threatening nearl