Update: Hell Fire burns 0.5 acres in Fresno County

Published Sep 7, 2025 #Mitchell fire

Updated: 6:46 p.m. Sep. 6

First discovered: 4 hours ago, 1:51 p.m. Sep. 6

Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hell

Hell Fire initially started today at 1:51 p.m. in Fresno County, California and it is a part of HIGH SIERRA LIGHTNING COMPLEX fire.

Since its discovery four hours ago, it has burned 0.5 acres of federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. It is believed that the fire was naturally caused. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center