Incident Update Mint Fire
- Date:
- 05/16/2026
- Time:
- 10:50 PM
Incident Facts
- Name
- Mint Fire
- Start Date/Time
- 2026-05-16
- Incident Status
- Active
- Location
- Chowchilla
- Type
- Wildfire
- Cause
- Under Investigation
- Counties
- Madera
- Administration Unit
- CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit
- Unified Command Agency(s)
- Size
- 15
- Containment
- 100%
- Structures Threatened
- Structures Destroyed
- Structures Damaged
- Civilian Injuries
- Firefighter Injuries
- Civilian Fatalities
- Firefighter Fatalities
Assigned Resources
Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow.
- Engines
- 3
- Water Tenders
- 1
- Total Personnel
- 10