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Madre Fire grows to over 50,000 acres on 4th of Jul.

Madre Fire grows to over 50,000 acres on Fourth of July: See map

California's Madre Fire sparked in the late evening of July 3 but has since grown to the largest in the state this year by the Fourth.

Newsweek · 1d

Madre Fire Map: California Wildfire Engulfed 35,000 Acres in 24 Hours

A California wildfire that started on Wednesday afternoon continues to burn, having destroyed over 35,000 acres as of Thursday afternoon, with only a tiny portion contained. California has already been hit with massive wildfires this year,

ABC · 1d

Madre Fire in California explodes to more than 35,000 acres overnight, evacuation orders issued

The Madre Fire ignited Wednesday afternoon in San Luis Obispo County and has since grown to more than 35,500 acres, according to Cal Fire.

Fourth, Protests

Los Angeles Times · 7h

Photos: July Fourth Protests in Los Angeles

Hundreds of protesters who spent the Fourth of July in downtown Los Angeles to rally against the immigration raids that have roiled the region and the surge in federal funding approved this week to keep them going.

U.S. News & World Report · 6h

Photos of Protests and Celebrations Mark a Different Fourth of July for Many Americans

The Fourth of July is a celebration of all things American with parades, backyard barbecues and the night sky lit up with fireworks.

Associated Press · 1d

How people are celebrating, protesting and traveling for July Fourth

People are approaching this Independence Day with mixed feelings. Polls show declining national pride, especially among Democrats, during the Trump era.

More cities opting for drone shows

CBS News on MSN · 16h

July 4th drone shows will light up skies in dozens of cities this year

Dozens of cities across the U.S. will host drone shows on the Fourth of July this year, seeing them as preferable to fireworks. Here's why.

Yahoo · 4h

4th of July: More cities opting for drone shows

While some cities will put on a fireworks display for 4th of July celebrations, more and more cities are opting for drone shows. In fact, two cities in the Phoenix area are looking to make a word record this Independence Day.

KTLA-TV Los Angeles on MSN · 1d

SoCal cities swapping fireworks for drone shows this July 4th

Many cities across Southern California are deciding whether to launch fireworks or drones into the sky this Fourth of July. One of the West Coast's largest fireworks shows, AmericaFest at the Rose Bowl,

Explosion destroys California fireworks warehouse

CNN on MSN · 16h

Search continues for 7 missing after huge explosion at California fireworks warehouse

Rescue crews were searching on Thursday for seven people still missing days after an explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Northern California shook a tiny farming community and forced the cancellation of nearby July Fourth celebrations.

CBS News · 1d

California fireworks warehouse explosion forces several cities to put July 4 shows on hold

These municipalities have put their Fourth of July shows on hold after the explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Esparto.

ABC · 1d

7 missing after massive explosion and fire at California warehouse filled with fireworks: Officials

Seven people are missing after a warehouse holding fireworks caught fire and set off a series of massive explosions in Northern California late Tuesday.

10hon MSN

California’s Largest Wildfire of the Year Forces Evacuations

The Madre Fire has grown to more than 52,500 acres in San Luis Obispo County.

6hon MSN

Hundreds rally on July 4 against immigration raids, budget bill in downtown L.A.

Hundreds of protesters skipped the barbecues and spent Fourth of July rallying in downtown L.A. against immigration raids ...

8hon MSN

Northern California 4th of July forecast: Pleasant weather Friday before weekend warm-up

This year's Fourth of July will be a pleasant one for Northern California as temperatures are expected to be fairly below ...

Bacteria levels prompt some beach closures ahead of Fourth of July

A seaside escape is always a popular summer activity, particularly for Fourth of July festivities, but with potentially ...

NBC Los Angeles on MSN1d

Fourth of July 2025: Celebrate with parades, pool parties and BBQs across Southern California

Before a night filled with captivating professional firework shows, families can enjoy daytime events on Friday, July 4.

The Record on MSN19h

Is Walmart open on the 4th of July? See what's closed in California from banks to mail

While grocery stores like Trader Joe's and Walmart will be open with limited hours, some places, like post offices, are ...

2don MSN

Beach bacteria warnings plague Fourth of July weekend plans nationwide

Health officials issue warnings as bacteria and stormwater runoff contaminate beaches nationwide, closing popular swimming ...

14hon MSN

Madre Fire explodes in size, becoming California's largest wildfire this year

The Madre Fire is the largest wildfire in California in 2025 — surpassing the Los Angeles-area fires that devastated parts of the region in January.

Silverwood Lake Recreation Area closed through July 4th holiday weekend

California State Park officials have closed the Silverwood Lake Recreation Area through the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

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