Breaking: West Fire reported in Madera County on Aug. 23

First discovered: 6:12 p.m. Aug. 23

Initial location: Madera County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: West

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:12 p.m. in Madera County, California.

West Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center