Breaking: Power Fire reported in Madera County on April 18

Published Apr 18, 2026 #Power fire

First discovered: 11:11 a.m. April 18

Initial location: Madera County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Power

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:11 a.m. in in Madera County, California.

Power Fire has been burning on private land. There is no information on the containment of the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center