Update: Hatchet Fire burns 20 acres in Tulare County

Published Aug 9, 2026 #Hatchet fire

Updated: 4:01 a.m. Aug. 9

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 3:06 a.m. Aug. 9

Initial location: West of Highway 190 and Southwest of Springville, Tulare County, Calif.

Fire unit: Cal Fire Tulare Unit

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hatchet Fire

Hatchet Fire initially started today at 3:06 a.m. [GPT ~unnamed~] West of Highway 190 and Southwest of Springville in Tulare County, California.

Since its discovery less than an hour ago, it has burned 20 acres. There is currently no information on the containment or cause of the fire.

Source: Cal Fire