Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on July 8

Published Jul 9, 2025 #Camellia dr / rainbow ln fire

First discovered: 8:31 p.m. July 8

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Camellia Dr / Rainbow Ln

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:31 p.m. in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center