Update: Powell Fire burns seven acres in Tulare County

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Updated: 3:23 p.m. April 18

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 2:39 p.m. April 18

Initial location: Tulare County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Powell

Powell Fire initially started today at 2:39 p.m. in in Tulare County, California.

Since its discovery less than an hour ago, it has burned seven acres of private land, an increase of four acres since the last update. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published April 18, 2026 at 3:09 PM.