Breaking: Childs Fire reported in Merced County on May 10

Published May 10, 2025 #Childs fire

First discovered: 10:45 a.m. May 10

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Childs

A new wildfire was reported today at 10:45 a.m. in Merced County.

Childs 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