"Although the fire remains small, the rapid change in acreage and lack of containment data highlight the need for continued monitoring and potential resource allocation."
The DAULTON wildfire was discovered on September 1, 2026, near Madera County, California, at 10:49:31 UTC. Initial reports from the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) indicated the fire had burned 20 acres, but a subsequent update an hour later recorded a reduction to 17.7 acres, with no containment reported. The cause remains undetermined and no jurisdictional agency has been identified. Current fire behavior and weather conditions are not documented, and no evacuation orders have been issued. Over the brief timeline, the fire’s size has decreased slightly, but no containment progress has been reported.
Moderate air quality. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.
Nearest reporting station: Madera. Source: AirNow.gov (EPA).
General wildfire safety guidance applies: stay informed through local authorities, avoid outdoor activities in fire-prone areas, and be prepared to evacuate if conditions worsen.
IRWIN ID: {A79D242F-0222-4ECE-BFD9-167DDA58D9D7}
Discovered: Sep 1, 2026
Cause: Undetermined
Coordinates: 37.1194, -119.9791
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The DAULTON Fire has burned 18 acres as of September 1, 2026.
The DAULTON Fire has not yet reached any official containment.
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined.
The DAULTON Fire is burning in Madera, CA.
No, the DAULTON Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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