Breaking: Ave 23.5 Chowchilla Fire reported in Madera County on Oct. 23

Published Oct 24, 2025 #Ave 23.5 chowchilla fire

First discovered: 3:44 p.m. Oct. 23

Initial location: Madera County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Ave 23.5 Chowchilla

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:44 p.m. in Madera County, California.

Ave 23.5 Chowchilla Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center