Breaking: Varden Fire reported in Madera County on April 20

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First discovered: 1:28 p.m. April 20

Initial location: Madera County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Varden

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:28 p.m. at in Madera County, California.

Varden Fire has been burning on private land. There is no information on the containment 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 April 20, 2026 at 2:36 PM.