Breaking: Thorne Fire reported in Fresno County on May 5

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First discovered: 1:29 p.m. May 5

Initial location: Fresno County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Thorne

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:29 p.m. at in Fresno County, California.

Thorne Fire has burned two acres of private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center

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This story was originally published May 5, 2026 at 2:02 PM.