Breaking: Malum Fire reported in Madera County on July 1

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First discovered: 1:48 p.m. July 1

Initial location: Madera County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Malum

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:48 p.m. at in Madera County, California.

Malum Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service. There is currently no information 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 July 1, 2026 at 3:35 PM.