Breaking: Paloma Fire reported in Merced County on April 16

Published Apr 16, 2026 #Paloma fire

First discovered: 2:48 p.m. April 16

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Paloma

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:48 p.m. at in Merced County, California.

Paloma Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center