Breaking: Watts Fire reported in Fresno County on April 17

Published Apr 17, 2026 #Watts fire

First discovered: 12:59 p.m. April 17

Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Watts

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:59 p.m. in in Fresno County, California.

Watts Fire has burned 0.3 acres of private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center