Breaking: Hwy 198 Coalinga Fire reported in Fresno County on March 10

Published Mar 11, 2026 #Hwy 198 coalinga fire

First discovered: 10:29 p.m. March 10

Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 198 Coalinga

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:29 p.m. in in Fresno County, California.

Hwy 198 Coalinga 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