Breaking: Childs Fire reported in Merced County on May 27

Published May 27, 2025 #Childs fire

First discovered: 12:01 p.m. May 27

Initial location: Merced County, Calif.

Fire type: Wildfire

Fire name: Childs

A new wildfire was reported today at 12:01 p.m. in Merced County.

Childs Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause remains undetermined.

Source: National Interagency Fire Center