Update: Hillside Fire in Madera County – July 14 status

Published Jul 14, 2026 #Hillside fire

Updated: 12:23 a.m. July 14

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 11:46 p.m. July 13

Initial location: Madera County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hillside

Hillside Fire initially started 11:46 p.m. July 13 in Madera County, California.

It has been burning on private land for less than an hour. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center