Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on Aug. 14

Published Aug 14, 2025 #E childs av /n cunningham rd fire

First discovered: 12:23 p.m. Aug. 14

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: E Childs Av /n Cunningham Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:23 p.m. in Merced County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center