Breaking: Chow1 Fire reported in Madera County on May 5
Briefly

On May 5, 2025, the Chow1 wildfire was reported in Madera County, California, at 1:52 p.m. The fire is currently burning on private land and has an unknown containment status. While the cause of the wildfire remains undetermined, it joins a series of other fires that have been challenging for firefighting teams. The National Interagency Fire Center is monitoring the situation as authorities work to assess and manage the fire.
The Chow1 Fire began at 1:52 p.m. on May 5 in Madera County, California, with its containment status still unknown and cause undetermined.
This new wildfire is currently burning on private land and is one of many that pose challenges for firefighting teams across the nation.
Read at Sacramento Bee
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