Breaking: Patrick Fire reported in Madera County on July 19

Published Jul 19, 2026 #Patrick fire

First discovered: 1:58 a.m. July 19

Initial location: Madera County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Patrick

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:58 a.m. in in Madera County, California.

Patrick 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