Breaking: South Fire reported in Fresno County on April 17

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First discovered: 12:14 p.m. April 17

Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: South

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:14 p.m. at in Fresno County, California.

South Fire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published April 17, 2026 at 12:58 PM.