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CALIFORNIA, US (AUG. 5, 2025) (CAL FIRE THE SONOMA‑LAKE‑NAPA UNIT (LNU) – RESTRICTED)

1. BULLDOZER OPERATING AMID DENSE BUSHES AS SMOKE RISES FROM BURNING FIELDS

2. FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT RELEASING RED FIRE RETARDANT

3. FLAMES SPREADING ACROSS HILLSIDE (NIGHT SHOT)

4. BULLDOZER DRIVING (NIGHT SHOT) CALIFORNIA, US - AUG. 5 - RESTRICTION: USERS MUST CREDIT “CAL FIRE THE SONOMA‑LAKE‑NAPA UNIT (LNU)” HANDOUT —EDITORIAL USE ONLY—: A massive wildfire has scorched more than 33,962 hectares [over 83,933 acres] across Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, with just 9% containment as of Tuesday, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

The Gifford Fire, which ignited on Aug. 1, continues to burn through dry vegetation as more than 1,900 firefighters battle the flames.

Officials said at least four smaller fires have merged into the current blaze. The fire has reportedly injured three people and threatens more than 870 structures.