California's Largest Wildfire of 2025 Explodes in Size Amid Hot Weather and Rising Fire Risk

California's largest wildfire of 2025, the Madre Fire, has exploded in size to over 82 square miles in central California, with only 10% containment. The fire, fueled by hot and dry weather, has prompted evacuation orders and warnings for nearby communities. The fire is burning in grasslands and is expected to spread due to summer gusts and 95-degree F heat. The wildfire risk has increased for large portions of the state ahead of the July Fourth holiday.