Breaking: Whitner Fire reported in Fresno County on Aug. 19

Published Aug 19, 2025 #Whitner fire

First discovered: 4:41 a.m. Aug. 19

Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Whitner

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:41 a.m. in Fresno County, California.

Whitner Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center