With smoke from the growing fire off State Route 166 blowing into Santa Barbara County, an air quality watch was issued by the county's Air Pollution Control District on Wednesday afternoon.

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Updated as of 8:00 a.m, July 3, 2025 The fire is estimated at more than 35,000 acres and 5% contained as of Thursday morning.

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A massive wildfire raced through dry grass, scorching roughly 35,500 acres as of Thursday morning, and forcing the evacuation ...

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Mild weather is anticipated across Southern California through the upcoming weekend, with a gradual warming trend each day.

MADISON, Wis. -- A fire at an apartment on Madison's west side caused an estimated $100,000 in damages Wednesday afternoon.

Santa Barbara County has issued an air quality warning due to smoke from the Madre Fire along Highway 166 on July 2, 2025.