Breaking: Baxter Fire reported in Merced County on July 30

Published Jul 30, 2026 #Baxter fire

First discovered: 2:24 p.m. July 30

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Baxter

A new wildfire was reported today at 2:24 p.m. in in Merced County, California.

Baxter Fire 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