Breaking: Ave 22 Chowchilla Fire reported in Madera County on July 4

Published Jul 5, 2025 #Ave 22 chowchilla fire

First discovered: 10:36 p.m. July 4

Initial location: Madera County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ave 22 Chowchilla

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:36 p.m. in Madera County, California.

Ave 22 Chowchilla Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center