Breaking: Monument Fire reported in Madera County on May 23

Published May 23, 2025 #Monument fire

First discovered: 10:40 a.m. May 23

Initial location: Madera County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Monument

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:40 a.m. in Madera County.

Monument Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center