Breaking: Whitney Fire reported in Fresno County on Aug. 21

Published Aug 21, 2025 #Whitney fire

First discovered: 2:48 p.m. Aug. 21

Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Whitney

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:48 p.m. in Fresno County, California.

Whitney Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center