The Gifford Fire rages to more than 82,000 acres of destruction. The photos from the frontlines show how intense the California wildfire has become.

Since it started on Friday afternoon, the Gifford Fire -- which is situated within the Los Padres National Forest in Solvang, California -- has burned 72,460 acres and has only reached 7% containment, prompting evacuation orders for those in the Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, officials said.

The Gifford Fire in Central California has grown into the state’s largest wildfire of the year, burning over 82,000 acres with minimal containment. Crews are battling extreme fire conditions fueled by dry vegetation and high winds,