Update: Maxon Fire in Fresno County – July 2 status

Published Jul 2, 2026 #Maxon fire

Updated: 1:23 p.m. July 2

First discovered: 3 hours ago, 10:20 a.m. July 2

Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Maxon

Maxon Fire initially started today at 10:20 a.m. in Fresno County, California.

It has been burning on private land for three hours. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center