Breaking: New wildfire reported in Merced County on May 21

Published May 21, 2025 #Hwy 99 n/ shanks rd fire

First discovered: 1:17 a.m. May 21

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Hwy 99 N/ Shanks Rd

A new wildfire was reported today at 1:17 a.m. in Merced County.

The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data on the containment status of the fire and the cause has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center