Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on May 16

First discovered: 9:32 p.m. May 16

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 99 N/ Atwater Bl South Underpass

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:32 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