The Madre Fire was reported shortly after noon Wednesday, July 2, along Highway 166 about 25 miles east of Santa Maria.

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An 8.8 magnitude earthquake - one of the strongest ever recorded - struck in the Pacific Ocean off Russia's far east coast.

In central California, including the cities of Merced, Bakersfield, and Tulare, high temperatures up to 106 were expected. Trinity, Mendocino, and Lake Counties could see highs of up to 105.

Tsunami alerts were issued for Alaska and Hawaii on Tuesday after a major, 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia, according to officials.

In central California, including the cities of Merced, Bakersfield, and Tulare, high temperatures up to 106 were expected. Trinity, Mendocino, and Lake Counties could see highs of up to 105.