Smoke, ashes, and pain: California battles biggest wildfire of the year | Photos

The Madre Fire in California became the largest blaze so far this year spreading through grasslands after breaking in southeastern San Luis Obispo County.

Updated on: Jul 04, 2025 1:41 PM IST

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Thick smoke rising from the field from the Madre wildfire in San Luis Obispo County, California. (AP)

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People embrace each other as they evacuate following devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area, at the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California. (Reuters)

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A firefighter works to extinguish flames, as powerful winds fueled the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles, California.  (Reuters)

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An aerial view of properties cleared of wildfire debris which burned in the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California. (AFP)

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The sun is seen covered by the thick smoke rising from wildfire burning in California (Reuters)

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Firefighters use helicopters and water hose in efforts to tackle the Madre Fire near New Cuyama, California.  (Reuters)

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The wind blows embers while a firefighter battles the fire in the Angeles National Forest near Mt. Wilson as the wildfires burn in California. (Reuters)

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A house burns in Altadena, California as winds fueled the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area forcing people to leave their homes.  (Reuters)

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U.S. Forest Service firefighter shields his face while battling the Madre Fire as it makes a run along Highway 166 in San Luis Obispo County, California. (AP)

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The Madre Fire burns the fields far away near New Cuyama, California (Reuters)