Breaking: Canal Fire reported in Merced County on May 26

Published May 26, 2025 #Rd 600 / madera canal fire

First discovered: 9:04 a.m. May 26

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Canal

A new wildfire was reported today at 9:04 a.m. in Merced County.

Canal Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center