California is facing over a dozen active wildfires. The largest is the Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo, covering 52,932 acres and only 5% contained.
California is currently facing more than a dozen active wildfires across multiple counties, with the Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County standing out as the largest wildfire of the year so far. As of Friday morning, it has scorched 52,932 acres and is only 5% contained, according to Governor Gavin Newsom’s office.
The Madre Fire, which ignited on July 2 near New Cuyama, has already surpassed the combined size of the Palisades and Eaton fires from January 2025, which together burned 51,490 acres in the densely populated Los Angeles County.
Additional Major Fires
Another major incident is the Wolf Fire in Riverside County, which began on June 29 and has burned 2,414 acres. Crews, numbering nearly 1,000 personnel, had reached 65% containment as of late Thursday.
Wildfires Currently Burning Across California
According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), here’s a breakdown of the active wildfires:
1. Madre Fire (San Luis Obispo County)
- Start Date: July 2
- Size: 52,932 acres
- Containment: 5%
2. Wolf Fire (Riverside County)
- Start Date: June 29
- Size: 2,414 acres
- Containment: 65%
3. Juniper Fire (Riverside County)
- Start Date: June 30
- Size: 756 acres
- Containment: 95%
4. Lake Fire (San Bernardino County)
- Start Date: June 28
- Size: 489 acres
- Containment: 90%
5. Horse Fire (Shasta County)
- Start Date: July 2
- Size: 363 acres
- Containment: <1%
6. Green Fire (Shasta County)
- Start Date: July 1
- Size: 183 acres
- Containment: 0%
7. Mindy Fire (Riverside County)
- Start Date: June 29
- Size: 109 acres
- Containment: 99%
8. Marble Complex Fire (Siskiyou County)
- Start Date: July 3
- Size: 90 acres
- Containment: 0%
9. Oakdale Fire (Yolo County)
- Start Date: July 1
- Size: 78 acres
- Containment: 60%
10. Elwood Fire (Fresno County)
- Start Date: July 3
- Size: 52 acres
- Containment: 50%
11. Helena Fire (Trinity County)
- Start Date: July 2
- Size: 52 acres
- Containment: 0%
12. Ravine Fire (Nevada County)
- Start Date: July 3
- Size: 35 acres
- Containment: 50%
13. Sabe Fire (San Benito County)
- Start Date: July 4
- Size: 25 acres
- Containment: 0%
14. Marysville Fire (Yuba County)
- Start Date: June 29
- Size: 20 acres
- Containment: 95%
15. No Name Fire (Siskiyou County)
- Start Date: July 1
- Size: 11 acres
- Containment: 0%
FAQs
Q: How many wildfires are currently burning in California?A: At least 15 active wildfires, each having burned more than 10 acres.
Q: What is the largest wildfire in California in 2025 so far?A: The Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County, which has burned over 52,000 acres…