Breaking: Elm Fire reported in Merced County on July 6

Published Jul 7, 2025 #Elm fire

First discovered: 7:11 p.m. July 6

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Elm

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:11 p.m. in Merced County, California.

Elm Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center