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First discovered: 1:12 p.m. March 5
Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Warthan
A new wildfire was reported today at 1:12 p.m. in in Fresno County, California.
Warthan Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.
Source: National Interagency Fire Center
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This story was originally published March 5, 2026 at 4:29 PM.