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Wildfire tracker: See the size of the Alisal Fire

The Alisal Fire has grown to cover more than 20 square miles in just two days.
Image: Firefighters from California Conservation Corps prepare as flames from the Alisal Fire move toward La Paloma Ranch near Refugio Canyon on Oct. 12, 2021.
Firefighters from California Conservation Corps prepare as flames from the Alisal Fire move toward La Paloma Ranch near Refugio Canyon on Oct. 12, 2021.Al Seib / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images
By Nigel Chiwaya

The Alisal Fire is growing quickly along Southern California’s coast.

The blaze ignited Monday and, fueled by dry conditions and powerful winds, has grown to cover more than 20 square miles in just two days. The fire has already prompted evacuation orders for several nearby towns.

Follow the spread of the fire with the map below. It will be updated daily.

Nigel Chiwaya

Nigel Chiwaya is the Senior Editor, Data Viz for NBC News Digital.