Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on July 16

Published Jul 16, 2025 #River view dr / campground rd fire

First discovered: 9:52 a.m. July 16

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: River View Dr / Campground Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:52 a.m. in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center