Breaking: Alta Fire reported in Fresno County on Aug. 1

Published Aug 2, 2025 #Alta fire

First discovered: 10:22 p.m. Aug. 1

Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Alta

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:22 p.m. in Fresno County, California.

Alta 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 has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center