Originally scheduled for 7 p.m., the meeting in Santa Maria is now scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.
As the Gifford Fire continues to encroach on several areas in north Santa Barbara County and South San Luis Obispo County, fire officials are hosting several community meetings to brief the public on emergency preparedness.
On Thursday night, Gifford Fire officials are holding a meeting in Santa Maria to update community members on the current fire situation and address questions…