Update: Powell Fire burns seven acres in Tulare County

Published Apr 18, 2026 #Powell fire

Updated: 3:23 p.m. April 18

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 2:39 p.m. April 18

Initial location: Tulare County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Powell

Powell Fire initially started today at 2:39 p.m. in in Tulare County, California.

It has burned seven acres of private land after being active for less than an hour, an increase of four acres since the last update. 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