Update: Panoche Fire burns 140 acres in Fresno County since June 20

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Updated: 6:05 a.m. June 21

First discovered: 15 hours ago, 2:09 p.m. June 20

Initial location: West Panoche Road and Highway 180, Mendota, Fresno County, Calif.

Fire unit: Cal Fire Fresno-Kings Unit

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Panoche Fire

Panoche Fire initially started 2:09 p.m. June 20 at West Panoche Road and Highway 180, Mendota in Fresno County, California.

After being active for 15 hours, it has burned 140 acres. A fire crew of six has been assigned to respond to the blaze.

Two engines and one water tender will be working to control the fire. According to Cal Fire, "Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow."

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published June 21, 2026 at 6:33 AM.