Breaking: Derrick Fire reported in Fresno County on Aug. 15

Published Aug 17, 2025 #Derrick fire

First discovered: 23 hours ago, 9:25 p.m. Aug. 15

Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Derrick

A new wildfire was reported 9:25 p.m. Aug. 15 in Fresno County, California.

Derrick Fire has been burning on private land for 23 hours. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center