Breaking: Ave 21 Chowchilla Fire reported in Madera County on May 29

Published May 29, 2025 #Ave 21 chowchilla fire

First discovered: 12:44 p.m. May 29

Initial location: Madera County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ave 21 Chowchilla

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:44 p.m. in Madera County.

Ave 21 Chowchilla Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center