Breaking: Brown Fire reported in Merced County on Aug. 4

Published Aug 4, 2025 #Brown fire

First discovered: 11:52 a.m. Aug. 4

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Brown

A new wildfire was reported today at 11:52 a.m. in Merced County, California.

Brown Fire has been burning on federal land managed by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center