Update: Chuck Fire burns two acres in Madera County

Published Jun 16, 2026 #Chuck fire

Updated: 11:45 a.m. June 16

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 11:21 a.m. June 16

Initial location: Madera County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Chuck

Chuck Fire initially started today at 11:21 a.m. in Madera County, California.

It has burned two acres of private land after being active for less than an hour. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center