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First discovered: 4:02 p.m. March 8
Initial location: Madera County, Calif.
Fire type: Wildfire
Fire name: Way Cool Wy North_fork
A new wildfire was reported today at 4:02 p.m. in in Madera County, California.
The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.
Source: National Interagency Fire Center
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This story was originally published March 8, 2026 at 4:35 PM.