Breaking: New wildfire reported in Madera County on Aug. 20

Published Aug 21, 2025 #Barnett wy madera_city fire

First discovered: 7:43 p.m. Aug. 20

Initial location: Madera County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Barnett Wy Madera_city

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:43 p.m. in Madera 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