Acres Fire
ACRES BURNED
631
STATE
California
ORIGIN COUNTY
Maderacontainment
100%
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37.08159429, -120.0170157
2025-05-14
TIMELINE
1 days
May 14
Detected
May 15
LAST UPDATED
Incident Data
CAUSE
Description
Road 602 and Madera Canal, Madera
Response
Lead Protecting AGENCY
CAL FIRE Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP
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2025-05-15 08:00:52.4381292025-05-15 08:00:52.438129
**Start Date/Time/Location** The Acres Fire started on May 14, 2025, at 2:06 PM, near Road 602 and Madera Canal in the County of Madera[2]. **Size and Containment** As of the last update on May 14, 2025, at 5:39 PM, the fire has burned 636 acres and is 75% contained[2]. **Growth and Rate of Spread** The fire initially spread rapidly but has been brought under control with direct attack efforts by firefighters. The fire is located on the boundary line between local and state responsibility areas in Madera County[2]. **Containment Efforts** Firefighters are making good progress in containing the fire, with resources including 70 personnel, 3 helicopters, 11 engines, 2 dozers, and 2 water tenders. Numerous firefighting air tankers are also involved in fire suppression missions as conditions allow[2].
Citations
['https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2025', 'https://www.fire.ca.gov/incidents/2025/5/14/acres-fire', 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_California_wildfires', 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January_2025_Southern_California_wildfires', 'https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/california-fires-facts-faqs-how-to-help']