The Madre Fire is the largest wildfire in California in 2025 — surpassing the Los Angeles-area fires that devastated parts of the region in January.

According to Cal Fire, the Madre Fire started at 1:07 p.m. along state Route 166 near New Cuyama, which is a major road on ...

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The Madre Fire was reported shortly after noon Wednesday, July 2, along Highway 166 about 25 miles east of Santa Maria.

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The Madre Fire has grown to 35,530 acres in less than 24 hours, making it this year's largest wildfire in California.

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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.