Madre Fire initially started 1:07 p.m. July 2 in San Luis Obispo County, California. Since its discovery four days ago, it has burned 80,480 acres. A crew of 1,472 firefighters effectively contained 30% of the fire by Sunday evening. The cause of it remains under investigation.

The Madre fire has grown to 70,800 acres in San Luis Obispo County, making it the largest blaze in the state this year.

The Madre Fire burning in the eastern corner of San Luis Obispo County was 30% containment as of Sunday morning. In a post on its X account, Cal Fire SLO also announced that the massive fire is now 30% contained. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.