Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on Oct. 9

Published Oct 9, 2025 #Santa fe dr / walnut av fire

First discovered: 12:09 a.m. Oct. 9

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Santa Fe Dr / Walnut Av

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:09 a.m. in Merced County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center