California is experiencing significant wildfire activity with 13 active fires burning across 116,309 acres as of August 4, 2025. The Gifford Fire in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties has emerged as the most critical threat, burning 72,460 acres with only 3% containment. The 2025 fire season has already seen 4,759 wildfires burn 228,215 acres statewide, destroying 16,333 structures and causing 31 fatalities