Breaking: Varden Fire reported in Madera County on April 20

Published Apr 20, 2026 #Varden fire

First discovered: 1:28 p.m. April 20

Initial location: Madera County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Varden

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:28 p.m. at in Madera County, California.

Varden 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