Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on Aug. 2

Published Aug 3, 2025 #Kahlon rd / healy rd fire

First discovered: 10:38 p.m. Aug. 2

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Kahlon Rd / Healy Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:38 p.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