Causes of Wildfires in California

Southern California wildfires spread

Map: Where wildfires are burning in Southern California

Three wildfires have burned thousands acres this week in Southern California and triggered evacuation orders and warnings for tens of thousands of residents in Ventura and Riverside counties.

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Nearly a third of National Park island home to rare wildlife has burned in spate of Southern California wildfires

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Massive Wildfires Ravage Southern California, Over 17,000 Evacuated - Details

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Multiple wildfires trigger unhealthy air conditions across Southern California

Multiple wildfires burning across Southern California have prompted health warnings for residents and a smoke advisory throughout the day Thursday.

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Southern California wildfires spread as Sandy Fire forces mass evacuations

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Multiple California wildfires prompt thousands to evacuate

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Wildfire surges past 10,000 acres on California island, destroys historic buildings, and threatens rare species

The fire is especially alarming because Santa Rosa Island is home to six plant species not found anywhere else in the world.

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Live updates: Firefighters battle multiple wildfires across Southern California

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Thousands evacuated as wildfires spread across southern California

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Wildfire risks in SLO County are ‘very high.’ Here's how to protect your home

Two of California’s largest wildfires in 2025 broke out in San Luis Obispo County. In July, the Madrid Fire burned nearly 80,800 acres in the county. A month later, the Gifford Fire scorched more than 131,000 acres across SLO and Santa Barbara counties.

Ash from Riverside fire spins into towering 'smokenado.' See the video

Video shows a massive “smokenado” over a California wildfire as experts explain how wildfires can create ash devils and fire clouds.