Breaking: Grandma Fire reported in Madera County on May 17

Published May 18, 2026 #Grandma fire

First discovered: 4:27 p.m. May 17

Initial location: Madera County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Grandma

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:27 p.m. in in Madera County, California.

Grandma 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 has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center