Breaking: Patricia Fire reported in Madera County on June 21

Published Jun 21, 2026 #Patricia fire

First discovered: 12:48 a.m. June 21

Initial location: Madera County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Patricia

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:48 a.m. in in Madera County, California.

Patricia Fire has burned one acre of private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center