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Tulare County Alpaugh Fire Grows to 3,600 Acres, 30% Contained
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August 20, 2026
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The Alpaugh Fire burning near Avenue 42 and Road 38 in Tulare County grew to 3,600 acres and remained 30% contained late Wednesday, with evacuation warnings in effect for three zones. (Tulare County FD)

The Alpaugh Fire burning near Avenue 42 and Road 38 in Tulare County grew to 3,600 acres and remained 30% contained late Wednesday, with evacuation warnings in effect for three zones. (Tulare County FD)

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A wildfire burning near Alpaugh in Tulare County had grown to 3,600 acres and is 30% contained late Wednesday, according to fire officials.

The Alpaugh Fire was active near Avenue 42 and Road 38 as of 11:32 p.m. Wednesday. The fire started earlier Wednesday, and its cause remained under investigation.

Evacuation warnings were in effect for zones TLC-E275-A, TLC-E275-B and TLC-E298.

Officials did not report figures for structures threatened, damaged or destroyed.

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