Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on April 16

Published Apr 17, 2026 #Henry miller rd / volta rd fire

First discovered: 4:05 p.m. April 16

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Henry Miller Rd / Volta Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:05 p.m. in in Merced County, California.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, 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