Wireless Emergency Alerts & Reverse 9-1-1 Messages

Below is a chronological list of all Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and/or Reverse 9-1-1 messages sent for the Gifford Fire.

Please note that this is the full list of all protective actions that were in place at one time for the fire.  All Evacuation Orders and Warnings have now been lifted as of August 27, 2025.

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Please note: Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) messages provide limited information and may be confusing. The federal system that sends these alerts only allows 90 characters on older phones and up to 360 characters on newer models. While we do our best to clearly describe the affected areas, this can be challenging—especially in rural regions. We will always include a URL with additional details and a map to help residents better understand which areas are impacted. 

GIFFORD FIRE EMERGENCY ALERTS

Broadcast Time: August 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM: 

Return to Normal Occupancy:

Gifford Fire Officials have lifted the remaining Evacuation Warnings for the following Zones: LPF-009, LFP-010, LPF-012, LPF-013, SLC-222, SLC-223, SLC-261 and SLC-262. Area includes S. of West/East Pozo Rd., W. of Avenales Rach & Caldwell Mesa, E. of Rinconada Trail to Hi Mtn Lookout, area of Stony Creek & Joaquin Cyn. For more info go to: ReadySLO.org/WEA

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Broadcast Time: August 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM: 

Evacuation Warning:

Gifford Officials: Following areas changed to Evac Warning: LPF-009, LPF-010, LPF-012 (Eastern), LPF-013 (Western), SLC-222, SLC-223, SLC-261 (Eastern) & SLC-262 (Eastern). Area includes S of West /East Pozo Rd, W of Avenales Ranch & Caldwell Mesa, E of Rinconada Trl to Hi Mtn Lookout, area of Stony Creek & Joaquin Cyn. Residents may return home. ReadySLO.org/WEA 

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Gifford Fire Officials released Evacuation Warnings for the following Zones: SLC-193, SLC-194, SLC-221 & SLC-224. Area includes South of Santa Margarita Lake, South of River and Parkhill Rd, North of E / W Pozo Rd & Avenales Ranch Rd & the areas of Soto Canyon & Machesna Mtn Wilderness. Additional Evac Warnings remain in place. For more info: ReadySLO.org/WEA

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Gifford Fire Officials released Evacuation Warnings for the following Zones: LPF-011 (Southern), LPF-013 (Eastern), LPF-014 (Southern), LPF-015, LPF-016, LPF-018 (Eastern). Area includes Douglas Cyn Crk, Machesna Mtn, Alamo Crk, Los Machos Hills, Cable Corral Rd and Shaw Cyn. Additional Evac Warnings remain in place. For more info and a map: ReadySLO.org/WEA

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Gifford Fire Officials have released the Evacuation Warnings for the following Zones: LPF-012 (Western), SLC-261(Western), SLC-262 (Western). This includes the areas of Caldwell Cyn, Long Cyn, Upper Lopez Canyon Rd, Little Fails Trail, Huffs Hole Crk and Arroyo Grande Crk. Additional Evacuation Warnings remain in place. More info and map: ReadySLO.org/WEA 

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Broadcast Time: August 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM:

Evacuation Warning:

Gifford Fire Officials have changed the Southern portion of LPF-011 & Eastern portion of LPF-013 to an Evacuation Warning. This area includes North of Huasna Rd, South of Machesna Mtn, East of Bonnet Rock and Sellar Potrero. Residents may return home but should prepare to evacuate again. Other Evac Orders remain in effect. Map and info: ReadySLO.org/WEA

Evacuation Warning: 

Gifford Fire Officials have changed the western portions of SLC-261 & SLC-262 to Evacuation Warnings. This area includes South of Stony Creek, West of Ranger Canyon, North of Huasna Rd. Residents may return, but should prepare to evacuate. Additional Evacuation Orders remain in effect. Map and info: ReadySLO.org/WEA

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Gifford Fire Officials released the Evacuation Warning for LPF-007. The area includes North of Hi Mountain Lookout Rd, West of Rinconada Trail, South of W Pozo Rd, and East of Burrito Creek Rd. Additional Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain. Map and info: ReadySLO.org/WEA

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Broadcast Time: August 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM:

Evacuation Warning:

Gifford Fire Officials have changed LPF-015, LPF-016, Southern LPF-014 & Eastern LPF-018 to Evacuation Warnings. This area includes North of Twin Rocks Road, South of Upper Piletas Canyon, West of Buckhorn Canyon and Pilitas Mountain. Residents may return, but should prepare to evacuate. Additional Evacuation Orders remain in effect. 

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Gifford Fire Officials released the Evacuation Warnings for Northern LPF-011, Northern LPF-014, LPF-017, SLC-239, SLC-263, SLC-264, SLC-298, SLC-337. Areas include Brown Canyon, Sycamore Ridge, Deadman Flat, Hay Canyon, Branch Mtn, La Panza Range, North of HWY 166. Additional Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain. 

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Gifford Fire Officials released the Evacuation Warnings for SLC-297, SLC-336, LPF-019, and the western portion of LPF-018. Areas include Bald Mtn, Haystack Canyon, Stanley Mtn, Charlie Peak, and Twin Rocks North of HWY 166. Additional Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain.

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Broadcast Time: August 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM:

Evacuation Warning:

Gifford Fire Officials have changed SLC193, SLC194, SLC221, SLC224 to Evacuation Warnings. These zones include the area of Pozo Road, Santa Margarita Lake, Parkhill Road and River Road, West of Los Padres National Forest. Residents may return, but should be prepared to evacuate. Additional Evacuation Orders remain in effect. Map and info at ReadySLO.org/WEA

Gifford Fire Officials have changed the Western portion of LPF-012 to Evacuation Warning. This area includes portions of Upper Lopez Canyon. Residents may return, but should be prepared to evacuate. Additional Evacuation Orders remain in effect. For more info and an interactive map: ReadySLO.org/WEA

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Gifford Fire Officials have released the Evacuation Warnings for SLC172, SLC192, LPF002, LPF003. This includes North of Santa Margarita Lake and River Rd, in the area of Parola Canyon, Pozo Summit, and La Panza Summit.  Additional Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain in effect. For more info and an interactive map: ReadySLO.org/WEA

Gifford Fire Officials have released the Evacuation Warnings for LPF008, SLC238, SLC259, SLC260. This includes Bald Mtn and Lopez Lake, West of Little Falls Trail and Upper Lopez Canyon Rd, and Saucelito Ridge area East of Saucelito Creek Rd. Additional Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain in effect. For more info and an interactive map: ReadySLO.org/WEA

Gifford Fire Officials have released the Evacuation Warning for SLC-311. This includes West of Records Ranch Rd, North of Huasna River Rd, South of Huasna Rd, East of Deer Creek Rd. Additional Evacuation Orders remain in effect. For more info and an interactive map: ReadySLO.org/WEA

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Broadcast Time: August 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM:

Evacuation Warning:

Los Padres Forest Service has changed SLC259, SLC260, SLC311, and the western portions of LPF018, SLC261, SLC262, SLC297 to Evacuation Warnings for the Gifford Fire. This includes Huasna Valley, Long Canyon, and Bald Mtn areas. Residents may return, but should be prepared to evacuate. Additional Evacuation Orders remain in effect. Map at ReadySLO.org/WEA

Los Padres Forest Service has changed the northern portions of LPF-011, LPF-014, SLC-239 to Evacuation Warnings for the Gifford Fire. This includes Pine Mtn, Hay Canyon and Lower Piletas Canyon areas. Residents may return, but should be prepared to evacuate. Additional Evacuation Orders remain in effect. More info and interactive map: ReadySLO.org/WEA

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Los Padres Forest Service has released the Gifford Fire Evacuation Warning for SLC-258, SLC-293, SLC-295, SLC-296, SLC-334 and SLC-335. This includes East of Orcutt Rd, North of HWY 166, and portions of Huasna Valley, Railpen Canyon, and Tar Spring Ridge. Additional Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain in effect. More info and a map: ReadySLO.org/WEA

Los Padres Forest Service has released the Gifford Fire Evacuation Warnings for SLC-195, SLC-196, SLC-225, SLC-240. This includes Willow Canyon and Hubbard Hill areas, South of HWY 58, West of Cal Valley. Additional Evacuation Orders and Warnings remain in effect. For more info and an interactive map: ReadySLO.org/WEA

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Broadcast Time: August 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM:

Evacuation Warning:

Los Padres Forest Service has changed SLC-296 and SLC-334 to Evacuation Warnings for the Gifford Fire. These zones include portions of Huasna Valley, Railpen Canyon, and Tar Spring Ridge. Residents may return to the area, but should remain alert and be prepared to evacuate if ordered. For more information and an interactive map: ReadySLO.org/WEA

Los Padres Forest Service has changed LPF-017, LPF-019, SLC-225, SLC-240, SLC-264, SLC-298, and SLC-337 to Evacuation Warnings for the Gifford Fire. These zones include North of HWY 166, West of Chimineas Ranch Rd and Sprague Hill Rd, South and West of Cal Valley. Other Evac Orders remain in effect. For more info and an interactive map: ReadySLO.org/WEA

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Los Padres Forest Service has released the Gifford Fire Evacuation Warnings for SLC-294, SLC-310 and SLC-333. These areas Include North of HWY 166, South of Canyon De Los Alisos, East of Temettate Ridge and Alisos Rd. Additional Evac Orders and Warnings remain in effect. For more info and an interactive map: ReadySLO.org/WEA

Los Padres Forest Service has released the Gifford Fire Evacuation Warning for SLC-312. This area includes East of Chimineas Ranch Rd, South and West of the Caliente Range, in the Saltos Canyon area. Additional Evac Orders and Warnings remain in effect. For more info and an interactive map: ReadySLO.org/WEA

Forest Service has released the Gifford Fire Evacuation Warnings for SLC-197 & SLC-226. These areas include East of Branch Mtn Rd, Grande Vista Dr, Dorrington Trail; South of HWY 58; West of Soda Lake Rd; North of Calle Dr and Keystone Trail. Additional Evac Orders and Warnings remain in effect. For more info and an interactive map: ReadySLO.org/WEA

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Broadcast Time: August 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM:

Evacuation Warning:

Los Padres National Forest has changed ONLY the Eastern portion of zone SLC-337 to an Evacuation Warning for Gifford Fire. Residents East of Chimineas Ranch Rd, North of Cuyama River, South of the Los Padres National Forest in the area of Red Rock Cyn and Taylor Cyn may return, but should be prepared to evacuate if ordered. ReadySLO.org/WEA

Los Padres Forest Service has changed SLC-335 and SLC-336 to Evacuation Warnings for Gifford Fire. Residents North and West of Cuyama River, East of Alamo Creek Rd, and South of the Los Padres National Forest may return to the area, but should remain alert and be prepared to evacuate if ordered. For more info and a map: ReadySLO.org/WEA

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Broadcast Time: August 11, 2025 at 9:45 AM:

Evacuation Order:

Los Padres Forest Service have issued new Evacuation Orders for the Gifford Fire. Zones SLC-193, SLC-194, SLC-221, SLC-224 are ordered to evacuate now. These zones include the area of Pozo Road, Santa Margarita Lake, Parkhill Road and River Road, West of Los Padres National Forest. For more information and a map: ReadySLO.org/WEA

Evacuation Warning:

Los Padres Forest Service has issued new Evacuation Warnings for the Gifford Fire. Zones SLC-172, SLC-192 should be prepared to evacuate if ordered. This area includes North of Santa Margarita Lake, South of Las Pilitas Rd, West of the Los Padres National Forest, East of Pozo Rd. For more info and a map: ReadySLO.org/WEA

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Broadcast Time: August 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM:

Evacuation Order:

Los Padres Forest Service Officials have issued new Evacuation Orders for the Gifford Fire. Zones: SLC-222, SLC-223, SLC-259, SLC-260, SLC-296, LPF-009, LPF-010 LPF-012 are ordered to evacuate now. These zones include South of Pozo Rd, North of Huasna Rd, East of Lopez Cyn/Tar Spring Ridge and Lopez Lake. Residents are directed to leave now. ReadySLO.org/WEA

Evacuation Warning:

Los Padres Forest Service Officials have issued new Evacuation Warnings for the Gifford Fire. Zones: SLC-193, SLC-194, SLC-221, SLC-238, SLC-258, SLC-293, SLC-294, SLC-295, LPF-007, LPF-008 should be prepared to leave if ordered. These zones include South and East of Santa Margarita Rsvr; North, South, and West of Lopez Lake; East of Orcutt. ReadySLO.org/WEA

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Broadcast Time: August 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM:

Evacuation Warning:

Los Padres National Forest Service has issued an additional EVACUATION WARNING for Evac Zone SLC-259 due to the Gifford Fire. This area includes Lopez Lake and the Lopez Lake recreation area. All residents and any campers or recreating members of the public should be prepared to leave if ordered. ReadySLO.org/WEA

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Broadcast Time: August 7, 2025 at 4:45 AM:

Evacuation Order:

Los Padres National Forest Service Officials have issued new Evacuation Orders for the Gifford Fire. Zones: SLC-261, SLC-262, SLC-311, SLC-334 are ordered to evacuate now. These zones include Huasna Valley and east of Lopez Lake. Residents are directed to leave now. For a map visit ReadySLO.org/WEA.  

Evacuation Warning:

Los Padres National Forest Service Officials have issued new Evacuation Warnings for the Gifford Fire. Zones: SLC-260, SLC-296, SLC-310, SLC-333 should be prepared to leave. This area includes areas south of Lopez Lake, Newsom Ridge, Tar Spring and parts of Huasna. For a map, visit ReadySLO.org/WEA.

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Broadcast Time: August 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM:

Evacuation Order:

Los Padres National Forest Service has issued additional EVACUATION ORDERS due to the Gifford Fire. Evac Zones SLC-225, SLC-239, SLC-240, SLC-264, and SLC-298. Area includes North of Chimineas Ranch Rd, South of Hubbard Hill, West of Sprague Hill. Residents in these area should leave now. For a map, visit ReadySLO.org/WEA.

Evacuation Warning:

Los Padres National Forest Service has issued additional EVACUATION WARNINGS due to the Gifford Fire. Evac Zones SLC-195, SLC-196, SLC-197, and SLC-226. Area includes South of Hwy 58,  West of Soda Lake Rd. Residents in these areas should be prepared to leave if ordered. For a map, visit ReadySLO.org/WEA.

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Broadcast Time: August 6, 2025 at 11:25 AM:

Evacuation Order:

Los Padres National Forest Service has issued new EVACUATION ORDERS due to the Gifford Fire. Orders include LPF-011, LPF-013, and SLC-297 in SLO County. This includes South of Pine Mountain Rd and Garcia Ridge, North of Haystack Canyon, East of Pine Creek. Please leave the area immediately.

Evacuation Warning:

Los Padres National Forest Service has issued new EVACUATION WARNINGS due to the Gifford Fire. LPF-002, LPF-003, LPF-009, LPF-010, LPF-012, SLC-224, SCL-261 in SLO County. This includes South of Carrisa Hwy, Black Mtn Rd, & Pozo Rd, North of Hi Mtn Rd, East of Upper Lopez Cyn. Be prepared to leave if ordered. For a map, ReadySLO.org/WEA.

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Broadcast Time: August 4, 2025 at 10:20 AM:

Evacuation Warning:

The Gifford Fire has issued an EVACUATION WARNING for Evacuation Zone SLC-311, and 334. This area includes: East of Huasna Townsite, North of HWY 166, South of Huasna Rd, and West of Haystack Ridge/Alamo Creek Rd. Be prepared to evacuate if ordered. Go to ReadySLO.org/WEA for more information. 

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Broadcast Time: August 4, 2025 at 9:15 AM:

Evacuation Warning:

The Gifford Fire has issued an EVACUATION WARNING for Evacuation Zone SLC-311, and 334. This area includes: East of Huasna Townsite, North of HWY 166, South of Huasna Rd, and West of Haystack Ridge/Alamo Creek Rd. Be prepared to evacuate if ordered. Go to ReadySLO.org/WEA for more information. 

Evacuation Warning:

The Gifford Fire has issued an EVACUATION WARNING for Evacuation Zone SLC-312. This area includes: East of Chimineas Ranch Rd/Carrizo Canyon, North of HWY 166, South of Chimineas Ranch Rd, and West of Caliente. Be prepared to evacuate if ordered. Go to ReadySLO.org/WEA for more information.

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Broadcast Time: August 3, 2025 at 4:10 PM:

Evacuation Warning: 

The Gifford Fire has issued an EVACUATION WARNING for Evacuation Zone SLC-240. This area includes: North of Branch Mtn Rd, South of Gaviota Trail / Dorrington Trail, East of Branch Mtn and Apache Drive and West of Keyston Trail and Sprague Hill Rd. Be prepared to evacuate if ordered. Go to ReadySLO.org/WEA for more information.

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Broadcast Time: August 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM:

Evacuation Orders:
  • The Gifford fire has issued an EVACUATION ORDER for Zones: LPF-014 and SLC-263- East of FS Road 16e01, south of Los Pelados Rd and Branch Mountain Rd, north of Tajea Flats Road, west of Barrett Creek.
  • Evacuate the area now

Evacuation Warnings:

  • An EVACUATION WARNING has been issued for Zones: LPF-011, LPF-013, SLC-225, 239, 262, 264, and 298.
  • Be prepared to evacuate if ordered. Go to PrepareSLO.org for helpful tips

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Broadcast Time: August 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM:

  • The Gifford Fire has issued upgraded LPF-015 to an EVACUATION ORDER:  north of Cable Corral Rd, east of Agua Escondido Road, south of Avenales Ranch Road, west of Aveneles Branch Mountain Road. 
  • Evacuate the area now

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Broadcast Time: August 2, 2025 at 1:04 PM:

  • The Gifford Fire has issued an EVACUATION WARNING for Zones LPF-015 and SLC-297. South of Aveneles Branch Mt, west of 35 Canyon, north of Stephens Canyon, east of Record Ranch. Be prepared to evacuate if ordered. Go To ReadySLO.org/WEA for more information.
  • Be prepared to evacuate if ordered. Go to prepareslo.org for helpful tips

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Broadcast Time: August 2, 2025 at 12:39 PM:

  • The Gifford Fire has issued an EVACUATION ORDER for for zones: LPF 18, SLC 335, SLC336. north Hwy 166, east of Alamo Creek . south of Haystack Ridge. Evacuate immediately. More information readyslo.org/wea
  • Evacuate the area now

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Broadcast Time: August 1, 2025 at 6:08 PM:

  • Los Padres National Forest Service has issued an EVACUATION ORDER for Zones: LPF 016,017,019, SLC337- North of Hwy 166, east of Cable Corral Rd, south of Tajea Flats Rd, west of Chimineas Rd. For more information go to ReadySLO.org/WEA

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