Breaking: New wildfire reported in Fresno County on April 20

Published Apr 21, 2026 #Hwy 99 access ramp /w merced st fire

First discovered: 6:43 p.m. April 20

Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 99 Access Ramp /w Merced St

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:43 p.m. in in Fresno County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center