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Madre Fire: Chilling visuals emerge from California’s largest wildfire of the year | Photos

The Madre Fire, spreading through rugged terrain between Santa Barbara and Monterey, has now become the largest reported wildfire in California this year.

Published on: Jul 04, 2025 9:08 PM IST
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Video still captures the Madre Fire sweeping through San Luis Obispo County on July 2, 2025. (KEYT via AP) (AP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Video still captures the Madre Fire sweeping through San Luis Obispo County on July 2, 2025. (KEYT via AP) (AP)

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The Madre Fire burns fiercely near New Cuyama, California, on July 3, 2025, as smoke rises over the parched terrain. REUTERS/David Swanson (REUTERS)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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The Madre Fire burns fiercely near New Cuyama, California, on July 3, 2025, as smoke rises over the parched terrain. REUTERS/David Swanson (REUTERS)

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A closer look at the Madre Fire burning near New Cuyama, California, U.S., July 3, 2025. The Madre Fire, raging between Santa Barbara and Monterey, is now the largest wildfire reported in California this year. REUTERS/David Swanson (REUTERS)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A closer look at the Madre Fire burning near New Cuyama, California, U.S., July 3, 2025. The Madre Fire, raging between Santa Barbara and Monterey, is now the largest wildfire reported in California this year. REUTERS/David Swanson (REUTERS)

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A firefighter vehicle tries to contain the Madre Fire as it races along Highway 166 in San Luis Obispo County on July 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) (AP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A firefighter vehicle tries to contain the Madre Fire as it races along Highway 166 in San Luis Obispo County on July 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Noah Berger) (AP)

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Flames and smoke rise as firefighters tackle the Madre Fire near New Cuyama, July 3, 2025. REUTERS/David Swanson TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY (REUTERS)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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Flames and smoke rise as firefighters tackle the Madre Fire near New Cuyama, July 3, 2025. REUTERS/David Swanson TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY (REUTERS)

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A towering column of smoke rose into the sky near New Cuyama, California, on July 3, 2025, as the Madre Fire continued to burn through dry brush and rugged terrain. REUTERS/David Swanson (REUTERS)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A towering column of smoke rose into the sky near New Cuyama, California, on July 3, 2025, as the Madre Fire continued to burn through dry brush and rugged terrain. REUTERS/David Swanson (REUTERS)

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A firefighting helicopter swoops low over Highway 166, dropping water on the advancing Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County on July 3, 2025.(AP Photo/Noah Berger) (AP)expand-iconView Photos in a new improved layout
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A firefighting helicopter swoops low over Highway 166, dropping water on the advancing Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County on July 3, 2025.(AP Photo/Noah Berger) (AP)

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