Breaking: River Fire reported in Madera County on Aug. 18

Published Aug 18, 2025 #Assist/bdc/river fire

First discovered: 11:36 a.m. Aug. 18

Initial location: Madera County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: River

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:36 a.m. in Madera County, California.

River Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause remains unknown.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center