Breaking: Russell Fire reported in Fresno County on April 28

Published Apr 28, 2025 #Russell fire

First discovered: 12:48 p.m. April 28

Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Russell

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:48 p.m. in Fresno County.

Russell Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center