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First discovered: 2:51 p.m. April 15
Initial location: Madera County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Fairgrounds
A new wildfire was reported today at 2:51 p.m. on in Madera County, California.
Fairgrounds Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.
Source: National Interagency Fire Center
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This story was originally published April 15, 2026 at 3:28 PM.