Madre Fire burning over 35,000 acres in California, largest in the state this year

A wildfire in California, dubbed the Madre Fire, erupted on Wednesday in the Los Padres National Forest, quickly spreading to over 35,000 acres, making it the state’s largest this year. Currently 5% contained, it threatens 50 structures and has led to evacuation orders and highway closures in San Luis Obispo County, with the cause under investigation.