Breaking: Chow1 Fire reported in Madera County on May 5

Published May 5, 2025 #Chow1 fire

First discovered: 1:52 p.m. May 5

Initial location: Madera County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Chow1

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:52 p.m. in Madera County.

Chow1 Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center