Mop up activities continue for the Gifford fire, successfully decreasing the number of smoldering heat sources near sections that are not yet contained.
As of 8:43 am on Monday, August 25th, the fire is at 131,614 acres, and 95% containment. Most evacuation warnings and orders have been lifted, with some remaining in the northwestern corner of the fire near Pippin corner.
There are 12 confirmed firefighter injuries, 3 civilian injuries, and 5 structures destroyed.
Cal Fire announced that tonight, there will be a virtual meeting at 6 pm. The community meeting can be viewed on the Los Padres national forest Facebook or YouTube pages.
