Initial location: Fresno County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Bella A new wildfire was reported today at 3:06 p.m. in Fresno County, California. Bella Fire has been burning on private land.

Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: King A new wildfire was reported today at 3:58 p.m. in Fresno County, California. King Fire has been burning on private land for four hours.

Fresno City Council President Mike Karbassi sounds the alarm on a planned Costco getting built in Madera County instead.

Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Academy A new wildfire was reported today at 3:17 p.m. in Fresno County, California. Academy Fire has been burning on private land for three hours.

Cy 25 Training Fire initially started 1:09 p.m. Jan. 2 in Fresno County, California. It has been burning on federal land managed by the United States Forest Service for seven months.

FEMA’s maps are essential tools for identifying flood risks, but they have significant gaps that limit their effectiveness.

As part of a statewide initiative that looks to balance environmental conservation with the need for more housing, the Burlington City Council is learning more about intended uses for nearby land.

The county is asking residents how the county should make its future land use plan, using surveys, mapping tools and workshops.