Incident Update Chowchilla Fire

Date:
07/15/2026
Time:
9:15 AM

Incident Facts

Name
Chowchilla Fire
Start Date/Time
2026-07-14
Incident Status
Finalized
Location
Road 15 and Avenue 17, Chowchilla
Type
Wildfire
Cause
Under Investigation
Counties
Madera
Administration Unit
CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit
Unified Command Agency(s)
Size
120
Containment
100%
Structures Threatened
Structures Destroyed
Structures Damaged
Civilian Injuries
Firefighter Injuries
Civilian Fatalities
Firefighter Fatalities