India, Aug. 4 -- The Gifford Fire burning east of Santa Maria along Highway 166 has already spread across 49,761 acres Sunday evening, August 4, with 3% containment, according to Santa Maria Times. In multiple zones, people have been ordered to evacuate immediately.

A shocking time-lapse video of the fire has surfaced on social media. Take a look:

The rapidly-moving blaze is burning close to the burn area of the Madre fire, which has been 100% contained. The Gifford Fire sent smoke billowing into the sky, which was visible from the Five Cities area to the Santa Ynez Valley. A pall of smoke could be seen in much of Santa Barbara County.

On Sunday, the fire grew as it aligned with topographical features, especially grassy areas. It cross...