Breaking: Ave 9 / Rd 40 Fire reported in Madera County on Jan. 12

Published Jan 13, 2026 #Ave 9 / rd 40 fire

First discovered: 7:04 p.m. Jan. 12

Initial location: Madera County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ave 9 / Rd 40

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:04 p.m. in Madera County, California.

Ave 9 / Rd 40 Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center