Update: Metcalf Fire burns two acres in Madera County

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Updated: 3:10 p.m. July 1

First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 2:46 p.m. July 1

Initial location: Madera County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Metcalf

Metcalf Fire initially started today at 2:46 p.m. in Madera County, California.

After being active for less than an hour, it has burned two acres of private land, an increase of two acres since the last update. There is no update on the containment progress 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 July 1, 2026 at 3:13 PM.