Incident Update Gifford Fire

Situation Summary

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California Interagency Incident Management Team 5 (CIIMT 5) has assumed command as of 8/03/25. Fire is burning actively on both sides of the highway with more active spread on the south side. For evacuation info visit ReadySLO or ReadySBC

For more information, please visit Gifford Fire InciWeb.

Forest Closures

Forest Closure Notice

The Los Padres National Forest has issued Forest Order No. 05-07-53-25-13, regarding the Gifford Fire Area Closure. This affects the Santa Lucia Ranger District and Mount Pinos Ranger District, effective August 6th, 2025, until further notice.

Evacuation Information:

Evacuation Orders

Evacuation Orders issued for the following zones:

San Luis Obispo County

• LPF-009
• LPF-010
• LPF-011
• LPF-012
• LPF-013
• LPF-014
• LPF-015
• LPF-016
• LPF-017
• LPF-018
• LPF-019
• SLC-193
• SLC-194
• SLC-221
• SLC-222
• SLC-223
• SLC-224
• SLC-225
• SLC-239
• SLC-240
• SLC-259
• SLC-260
• SLC-261
• SLC-262
• SLC-263
• SLC-264
• SLC-296
• SLC-297
• SLC-298
• SLC-311
• SLC-334

Santa Barbara County

• LPF-165
• SBC-163B
• SBC-167A

Evacuation Warnings

Evacuation Warnings issued for the following zones:

San Luis Obispo County

• LPF-002
• LPF-003
• LPF-007
• LPF-008
• SLC-172
• SLC-192
• SLC-195
• SLC-196
• SLC-197
• SLC-226
• SLC-238
• SLC-258
• SLC-293
• SLC-294
• SLC-295
• SLC-310
• SLC-312
• SLC-333
• SLC-335
• SLC-336
• SLC-337 East of Chimineas Rd. only.

Santa Barbara County

• SBC-161A 
• SBC-161B
• SCB-163A
• SBC-167B
• SBC-169A
• SBC-169B
• SBC-179
• SBC-229A

Road Closures

Please take caution when travelling or commuting. Visit EmergencySLO for current closures.

• Highway 166 is closed from Hwy 101 to SR 33 
• Huasna Townsite south at Huasna and Huasna East at the same intersection
• Huasna Road has been restricted to residents and essential traffic only
• Huasna Road East of School Road has been restricted to residents and essential traffic only
• Lopez at Orcutt has been restricted to residents and essential traffic only
• Lopez Drive at the dam
• Pozo Road at Santa Margarita Lake has been restricted to residents and essential traffic only
• Pozo Road at River Road has been restricted to residents and essential traffic only

Non-emergency traffic is prohibited east of Tepusquet Road and west of Perkins Road.

Evacuation Shelters

New Life Community Chrurch
990 James Way
Pismo Beach, CA 93449

For sheltering assistance, please call the American Red Cross at 805-678-3073

Temporary Evacuation Point

Temporary Evacuation Point and Community Information & Resource Center:

Santa Margarita Community Hall 22501 I St, Santa Margarita, CA Hours of Operation: Residents who need a place to stay can receive assistance at the Community Center.

Benjamin Foxen Elementary School 4949 Foxen Canyon Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454 Hours of Operation: Monday, August 3 and Tuesday, August 4 (8am - 7pm)

Cuyama Valley Family Resource Center 4689 Highway 166, New Cuyama, CA 93254 Hours of Operation: Monday, August 3 and Tuesday, August 4 (8am - 4pm)

Animal Evacuation Shelters

Large Animals

• Paso Robles Event Center & Equestrian Center: 2198 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles

• Elks Rodeo Grounds is open for large animal evacuation: 4040 Highway 101, Santa Maria

Small/Domestic Animals

• 548 W Foster Rd, Santa Maria – Open until 6:00 PM

• 1501 W Central Ave, Lompoc – Open until 6:00 PM

• 5473 Overpass Rd, Goleta – Open until 6:00 PM

• 111 Commerce Dr, Buellton – Open until 5:00 PM

• SLO County Animal Services Shelter – Hours vary

Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.

Engines

363

Water Tenders

99

Helicopters

25

Dozers

155

Hand Crews

117

Other

742

Total Personnel

4808