Breaking: New wildfire reported in Fresno County on April 15

Published Apr 15, 2026 #Helm canal rd / sierra ave fire

First discovered: 2:47 p.m. April 15

Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Helm Canal Rd / Sierra Ave

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:47 p.m. at in Fresno County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center