Breaking: Auberry Rd Prather Fire reported in Fresno County on July 18

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First discovered: 12:15 p.m. July 18

Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Auberry Rd Prather

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:15 p.m. in in Fresno County, California.

Auberry Rd Prather Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published July 18, 2026 at 12:48 PM.