Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on July 1

Published Jul 2, 2025 #Kelley rd / river rd fire

First discovered: 7:32 p.m. July 1

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Kelley Rd / River Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:32 p.m. in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center