The bulk of the fire is threatening the Carrizo Plain National Monument, which is home to several endangered and threatened wildlife and plant species.

Madre Fire initially started 1:07 p.m. July 2 in San Luis Obispo County, California. Since its discovery 32 hours ago, it has burned 52,592 acres. A crew of 594 firefighters effectively contained 10% of the fire by Thursday evening.

A wildfire in a wilderness area on the Central California coast grew to more than 70,800 acres Friday as the fire-prone state enters the hot and dry months of summer. The Madre Fire, burning in warm conditions in San Luis Obispo County,