Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on April 7

Published Apr 8, 2026 #Center av / marguerite st fire

First discovered: 9:10 p.m. April 7

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Center Av / Marguerite St

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:10 p.m. at in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center