Breaking: Capitan Fire reported in Merced County on July 28

Published Jul 29, 2025 #Capitan fire

First discovered: 11:46 p.m. July 28

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Capitan

A new wildfire was reported 11:46 p.m. July 28 in Merced County, California.

Capitan 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