Updates on California wildfires.
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Updated: 6:08 p.m. Aug. 6
First discovered: 48 hours ago, 5:20 p.m. Aug. 4
Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire, Type 5
Fire name: Woods Lake
Woods Lake Fire initially started 5:20 p.m. Aug. 4 in Fresno County, California.
It has burned two acres of federal land managed by the National Park Service after being active for 48 hours. It is believed that the fire was naturally caused. At present, details about the containment of the fire are unknown.
NIFC Fire Complexity Analysis
This wildfire is considered to be a Type 5 incident, which is the least complex. What it means:
Resources required are local and typically vary from two to six firefighters.The incident is generally contained within within a few hours after resources arrive on scene.
Source: National Interagency Fire Center
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This story was originally published August 6, 2026 at 11:01 AM.