Breaking: Elk Fire reported in Fresno County on May 19

Published May 20, 2025 #Elk fire

First discovered: 6:48 p.m. May 19

Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Elk

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:48 p.m. in Fresno County.

Elk 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 is still undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center