Update: Anchor Fire burns 20 acres in Fresno County

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Updated: 6:31 p.m. June 23

First discovered: 5:19 p.m. June 23

Initial location: Anchor Avenue and South Avenue, Orange Cove, Fresno County, Calif.

Fire unit: Orange Cove Fire Protection District

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Anchor Fire

Anchor Fire initially started today at 5:19 p.m. at Anchor Avenue and South Avenue, Orange Cove in Fresno County, California.

At this time, there is no information available on the containment of the fire.

The firefighting efforts will involve three engines and one water tender. According to Cal Fire, "Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow."

See live video from the area:

Https://cameras.alertcalifornia.org/?id=Axis-BearMtnFresno1

Source: Cal Fire

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This story was originally published June 23, 2026 at 5:54 PM.