Crews struggle to contain massive California wildfire

Crews struggle to contain massive California wildfire
The Gifford Fire burning in Los Padres National Forest in California (Noah Berger/AP)

A massive wildfire is churning through Los Padres National Forest in central California, threatening hundreds of homes after injuring at least three people, authorities said.

The Gifford Fire spans more than 100 square miles (259 square km) of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, with just 3% containment, according to an incident update.

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