Breaking: Wright Fire reported in Merced County on May 24

Published May 25, 2026 #Cartwright fire

First discovered: 6:29 p.m. May 24

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Wright

A new wildfire was reported today at 6:29 p.m. at in Merced County, California.

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

Source: National Interagency Fire Center