It’s already California’s biggest wildfire of the year, but the Gifford Fire continues to grow and is nearing megafire status. Some 150 square miles have already burned since last week in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Gifford Fire burns 80,000 acres, causes mandatory evacuations. See wildfire maps. Gifford Fire burns 80,000 acres, causes mandatory evacuations. See wildfire maps. The Gifford Fire in Southern California has consumed over 80,000 acres and forced parts of two counties to be evacuated.