Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on May 12

Published May 13, 2025 #N buhach rd / piro dr fire

First discovered: 4:59 p.m. May 12

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: N Buhach Rd / Piro Dr

A new wildfire was reported today at 4:59 p.m. in Merced County.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center