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The Raleigh Fire as of 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, spanned across 15 near Auberry Road in Fresno County.
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A wildfire off of Auberry Road in the eastern Fresno County football prompted evacuations Wednesday afteroon.
Cal Fire says the blaze, known as the Raleigh Fire, began Wednesday afternoon and spanned across 15 acres.
Evacuation orders were issued around 3:15 p.m. and were later downgraded to evacuation warnings around 5 p.m., Fresno County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Tony Botti.
Initially, deputies made door-to-door evacuations while firefighters worked to contain the fire, Botti said.
Auberry Road was closed between Highway 168 and SJ&E Road.
You can view the evacuation map here.
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The Raleigh Fire as of 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, spanned across 15 near Auberry Road in Fresno County. ALERTCalifornia
This story was originally published July 29, 2026 at 3:48 PM.
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Nick Fenley is a reporter covering education, lawsuits, breaking news and more for The Fresno Bee. He’s originally from the Imperial Valley and has been with The Bee since 2025.