Breaking: Chuck Fire reported in Madera County on June 16

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First discovered: 11:21 a.m. June 16

Initial location: Madera County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Chuck

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:21 a.m. at in Madera County, California.

Chuck Fire has burned two acres of private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published June 16, 2026 at 3:36 PM.