Breaking: Chapel Fire reported in Madera County on July 20

Published Jul 21, 2025 #Chapel fire

First discovered: 11:25 p.m. July 20

Initial location: Madera County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Chapel

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:25 p.m. in Madera County, California.

Chapel Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center