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Firefighters have contained the Powerhouse Fire and mop up operations are underway. The fire was discovered today at approximately 5:00 am. Using GPS, fire managers accurately assessed the fire at 3.5 acres.  The fire is ½ mile west of the Big Oak Flat (Highway 120 in the park)/ El Portal …

The four-day Madera County fire near Oakwood Road and Road 406 was contained at 1,431 acres on Tuesday night, Cal Fire reported. The fire started Saturday at 1:19 p.m., burning … Click to Continue »

Cal Fire crews will be battling hotspots throughout the night, after the Corrine Fire near North Fork scorched more than 800 acres. Some residents are being allowed home, including one man who almost lost the home where he’s lived more than 30 years.