Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on May 15

Published May 16, 2025 #Manchester av atwater_city fire

First discovered: 10:59 p.m. May 15

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Manchester Av Atwater_city

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:59 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