An army of firefighters made major progress over the weekend in containing a massive wildfire burning on the Central Coast.
The Gifford Fire has burned more than 119,000 acres and is 33% contained.
The fire started on August 1 off Highway 166, about 15 miles northeast of Santa Maria.
It threatens more than 2,900 structures. About 800 people have been evacuated. Two structures have been reported destroyed, and ten fire-related injuries have been reported. New evacuation orders and warnings were issued Monday morning.
The fire is burning in both Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties. Highway 166 remains closed from Santa Maria to New Cuyama.
Nearly 4,000 people are now helping in the battle to control the fire.
Santa Barbara County evacuation map
San Luis Obispo County evacuation map
