Breaking: Patricia Fire reported in Madera County on June 21

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First discovered: 12:48 a.m. June 21

Initial location: Madera County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Patricia

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:48 a.m. at in Madera County, California.

Patricia Fire has burned one acre of private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published June 21, 2026 at 1:28 AM.