Breaking: Sandy Fire reported in Madera County on July 8

Published Jul 8, 2026 #Mtz/rru/sandy fire

First discovered: 5:52 a.m. July 8

Initial location: Madera County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Sandy

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:52 a.m. at in Madera County, California.

Sandy Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center