Breaking: Bell Fire reported in Merced County on Aug. 6

Published Aug 6, 2025 #Bell fire

First discovered: 3:49 a.m. Aug. 6

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Bell

A new wildfire was reported today at 3:49 a.m. in Merced County, California.

Bell Fire has been burning on private land. There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center