Breaking: Madera Fire reported in Madera County on Aug. 7

Published Aug 8, 2025 #Ave 15.5 madera fire

First discovered: 5:36 p.m. Aug. 7

Initial location: Madera County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Madera

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:36 p.m. in Madera County, California.

Madera Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center