Breaking: New wildfire reported in Fresno County on May 16

Published May 17, 2025 #S chestnut ave /e central ave fire

First discovered: 10:09 p.m. May 16

Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: S Chestnut Ave /e Central Ave

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:09 p.m. in Fresno County.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center