Breaking: Wishon Fire reported in Fresno County on Aug. 15

Published Aug 16, 2026 #Wishon fire

First discovered: 3:06 p.m. Aug. 15

Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Wishon

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:06 p.m. in Fresno County, California.

Wishon Fire has burned one acre of federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

There is currently no information on the containment of the fire.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center