Updates on California wildfires.
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First discovered: 3:01 p.m. March 20
Initial location: Madera County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Leaf
A new wildfire was reported today at 3:01 p.m. in in Madera County, California.
Leaf 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
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This story was originally published March 20, 2026 at 4:11 PM.