Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on July 21

Published Jul 21, 2025 #E gerard av / ivett rd fire

First discovered: 2:35 a.m. July 21

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: E Gerard Av / Ivett Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:35 a.m. in Merced County, California.

The wildfire 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